12-05-2007, 07:59 PM
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Thanks all. I wasn't actually going to pay for the fuel, someone was going to give it to me as it will be left over from a project  , but given the comments here I don't think I'll bother. I have access to 95 Octane at a place just out of town at $4.89 a gallon so I normally use that. Think I'll stick with the 95 with the occasional tank of 91.
Cheers,
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12-06-2007, 06:32 AM
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Porscheectomy
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Originally Posted by ozspearo
Thanks all. I wasn't actually going to pay for the fuel, someone was going to give it to me as it will be left over from a project , but given the comments here I don't think I'll bother. I have access to 95 Octane at a place just out of town at $4.89 a gallon so I normally use that. Think I'll stick with the 95 with the occasional tank of 91.
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Well, if it's free, go for it.
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12-06-2007, 07:24 PM
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It's free but......
But a new engine isn't! 
Just to reiterate, it's 100 octane low lead fuel, not unleaded. I don't know anything about fuel, so I don't know the difference, but given the other problems I have with the car at the moment (and their cost), and the lack of benefits of using this fuel, I think I'll avoid it.
Thanks again for everyone's replies. Feel free to add more if anyone has extra info.
Cheers,
-Scott
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'02 Artic Silver Boxster S
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them
Lest we forget"
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12-07-2007, 06:43 AM
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lead, any amount = BAAAAAD.
Do NOT use 'low lead' fuel in your Boxster.
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12-07-2007, 09:52 AM
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Porscheectomy
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Originally Posted by ozspearo
But a new engine isn't!
Just to reiterate, it's 100 octane low lead fuel, not unleaded. I don't know anything about fuel, so I don't know the difference, but given the other problems I have with the car at the moment (and their cost), and the lack of benefits of using this fuel, I think I'll avoid it.
Thanks again for everyone's replies. Feel free to add more if anyone has extra info.
Cheers,
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Sorry, I missed the low lead statement. Definitely a no no.
FYI though, it won't hurt your engine at all, it will just mess up your emissions equipment.
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12-07-2007, 09:56 AM
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Lead will ruin your cats and will most likely void your emmissions warranty (if you care).
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12-07-2007, 07:14 PM
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It's decided.
Thanks all. I'll be staying away from the 'free' fuel. I appreciate everyone's input.
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Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
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Lest we forget"
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