Anything higher than 91 octane in the US?

BMRu4ia · 07-14-2005, 11:12 PM

Can you get a higher octane other than 91 in the US. How about using an octane booster to add to the fuel?
Any thoughts?

bookman2 · 07-14-2005, 11:14 PM

You sure can. Here in Chicago 93 is available and I've been putting it in my E39 since the first tank.

onesixeight · 07-14-2005, 11:15 PM

We have 92 here in Hawaii. I've seen 94 at Sunco in certain states.

We also have 100 Cool Blue at special 76 Stations.

I've tried 100 octane in my M3 and I really didn't notice any benefit. Unless your ECU is tuned for high octane gas (100 and above), your car will not benefit from it.

metallic · 07-15-2005, 12:09 AM

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We also have 100 Cool Blue at special 76 Stations

I sure want to try it out!

Raikkonen · 07-15-2005, 12:31 AM

Sunoco 94 Ultimate is available all over the place in Michigan.

jiggax23 · 07-15-2005, 12:32 AM

theres 100+ here in covina, california as well... its over $5 a gallon

BellasBmw · 07-15-2005, 12:54 AM

My buddy had a 5.0 mustang, and he always used to buy these little bottles from kragen.. i think they were like boosters or something? He'd add them in his tank to get more power.. dont know if it really worked?

ward · 07-15-2005, 12:55 AM

what's the problem?????

the car's designed to run on 91, you won't get any extra HP by running anything higher than that so why on earth would you want to???

I'm sure you could find some 110 octane race gas for $7 a gallon but the car wouldn't perform any better.

Just buy your 91 and enjoy the car.

93 is available in lots of states though, no performance gain is to be had though

NaTuReB0Y · 07-15-2005, 01:14 AM

If that's the case.....everyone go and buy ARCO gas at Sam's Club, Costco, or AM/PM! hahahaha!

Kao BMW · 07-15-2005, 01:41 AM

there's nothing wrong with costco gas.

cosmosblau · 07-15-2005, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Kao BMW

there's nothing wrong with costco gas.

I would NEVER put Costco gas in my BMW ever again!

NaTuReB0Y · 07-15-2005, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cosmosblau

I would NEVER put Costco gas in my BMW ever again!

AMEN! I second that motion! Hahahahaha!

David328M-Sport · 07-15-2005, 03:12 AM

98 octane here in Australia. I understand the E90s are tuned for 98 octane. If you do use a lower grade of fuel, the ecu adjusts the timing resulting in a power reduction, just like the current E46s, unlike my previous 320i E36 that had to use premuim fuel otherwise engine damage would result according to the BMW literature.

EVO_S4 · 07-15-2005, 03:46 AM

you really wont get any performance with higher octane unless you have some type of ECU tunning for it

ckeck · 07-15-2005, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cosmosblau

I would NEVER put Costco gas in my BMW ever again!

And why is that? Just curious

I have not used anything but Costco gas in any vehicle I have had for years...no problems and my engines run great.

Plus they sell for cheap, sometimes at a loss to stay lower than the rest (used to be a Costco manager if you wonder why I say that).

onesixeight · 07-15-2005, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ckeck

And why is that? Just curious

I have not used anything but Costco gas in any vehicle I have had for years...no problems and my engines run great.

Plus they sell for cheap, sometimes at a loss to stay lower than the rest (used to be a Costco manager if you wonder why I say that).

I have nothing aganst Costco gas and actually use it in my 745Li since it's a fuel monster and it's leased...But last week, the check engine light came on and the iDrive display read, "Emissions Problem, Visit Workshop." I brought the car in and my service advisor tells me, "sounds like a case of bad gas, we've been seeing quite a few 7's in for CE lights." Our local Costco gets their gas from one of the two refineries here in Hawaii, and is the same gas found as some of the smaller, local brand gas stations.

I can't say for sure if it was Costco gas, but I'll continue to use it since it's almost $0.25 cheaper than any other station in my market. For the cars I own, I don't mind springing the extra money since I don't drive those cars so much.

LEDZEP · 07-15-2005, 06:57 AM

My usual station (reigional chain mini-mart type) has 93 octane which I religiously use and have never had any problems. Sunoco stations have 94 octane most everywhere. As previously stated, you won't necessarily get a performance boost, but it will keep your engine cleaner over the long run. The choice is how much $$ do you want to spend at the pump vs. the benefit.

scottjones · 07-15-2005, 07:09 AM

At the same pump here... you can get - 87,88,89,91,93,100 - Then there's another one for race fuel, at 110. Of course, standard premium is $2.66gallon right now to... and the 100 is $7 a gallon. So... it's kinda like picking your poison. My wife and I both have to use premium though, which sucks donkey balls.

Frank_NJ · 07-15-2005, 07:29 AM

Sunoco Ultra 94 is the highest in NJ that I see unless you buy race fuel from the Sunoco that I use in Lakewood.

dnh325i · 07-15-2005, 07:48 AM

87, 89, 93 octane is generally available in the Houston area. The 93/89 delta is about $0.20 to $0.25 for the most part with 89 in between. I will probably use the 93 when my 325i comes in in August.

scottz5 · 07-15-2005, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank_NJ

Sunoco Ultra 94 is the highest in NJ that I see unless you buy race fuel from the Sunoco that I use in Lakewood.

Hey brother I am from Toms River.

scottz5 · 07-15-2005, 08:25 AM

So the car calls for 91? I always put 93 in my e46.

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onesixeight Captain 102 Rep 614 Posts Drives: F82 M4/i8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3)	We have 92 here in Hawaii. I've seen 94 at Sunco in certain states. We also have 100 Cool Blue at special 76 Stations. I've tried 100 octane in my M3 and I really didn't notice any benefit. Unless your ECU is tuned for high octane gas (100 and above), your car will not benefit from it.
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	what's the problem????? the car's designed to run on 91, you won't get any extra HP by running anything higher than that so why on earth would you want to??? I'm sure you could find some 110 octane race gas for $7 a gallon but the car wouldn't perform any better. Just buy your 91 and enjoy the car. 93 is available in lots of states though, no performance gain is to be had though
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	98 octane here in Australia. I understand the E90s are tuned for 98 octane. If you do use a lower grade of fuel, the ecu adjusts the timing resulting in a power reduction, just like the current E46s, unlike my previous 320i E36 that had to use premuim fuel otherwise engine damage would result according to the BMW literature. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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EVO_S4 Colonel 117 Rep 2,232 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TN iTrader: (28) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2009 BMW [8.24]	you really wont get any performance with higher octane unless you have some type of ECU tunning for it __________________ 2016 M3 2016 Audi Q5 3.0T
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	My usual station (reigional chain mini-mart type) has 93 octane which I religiously use and have never had any problems. Sunoco stations have 94 octane most everywhere. As previously stated, you won't necessarily get a performance boost, but it will keep your engine cleaner over the long run. The choice is how much $$ do you want to spend at the pump vs. the benefit.
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scottjones Professional Member 7 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (0)	At the same pump here... you can get - 87,88,89,91,93,100 - Then there's another one for race fuel, at 110. Of course, standard premium is $2.66gallon right now to... and the 100 is $7 a gallon. So... it's kinda like picking your poison. My wife and I both have to use premium though, which sucks donkey balls. __________________ Scott Jones 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2009 BMW 335xi (Previous)
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Frank_NJ ///M Specialist 561 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E52 Z8, G83 M4Cx Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Shore iTrader: (0)	Sunoco Ultra 94 is the highest in NJ that I see unless you buy race fuel from the Sunoco that I use in Lakewood.
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dnh325i Private 1 Rep 81 Posts Drives: '13 128i / Al Wht / Blk Lthr Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	87, 89, 93 octane is generally available in the Houston area. The 93/89 delta is about $0.20 to $0.25 for the most part with 89 in between. I will probably use the 93 when my 325i comes in in August.
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