Fuel questions
Hi there! I'm a week old Porsche boxster owner now, I bought a blue 1998 Boxster and I'm loving it so far! Fun to rev!
Anyway, my question is, is it ok if I use 87 octane fuel for my Boxster? I realize it would drop performance, but I can take that, I put in 91 octane a few days ago, and it's doing fine so far. Also, when I turn the key and leave it where the engine isn't turning but the battery is on, I hear a noise from the passenger airbag section, is there something I should be worried about about it? Thanks for your help everyone! |
We've done a gazillion threads about octane requirements. If you track it, you will lose a higher percentage in gas mileage with the lower grade fuels, than you save in cost difference. My DD (daily driver) is also a high test user (Mazda turbo) and I lose 10% gas mileage with a 2.5% cost savings when I use mid-grade. It's not that there is no savings, but just the opposite, it costs a penny more, per mile driven, to use the cheaper gas. (4.20 - 23 mpg, 4.10 - 20.5 mpg)
Don't spend more to risk damaging your VERY expensive engine. |
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Welcome Lordblood. What a pleasant moniker.
It will run on 87. It may throw a check engine light. But think about it. It's about $4 dollars more per tank. That's a pack of cigarettes, a small fast food meal, 3-ish songs on iTunes, a venti latte -basically, a small price to pay to ensure your engine is getting the best juice possible. If you can skip any of the things listed above (or some other $4 vice) per tank, do it. But, if you still rather save a few bucks and take a chance with that check engine light, make every 4th tank premium. As for your airbag noise, that's new to me. I wonder if it could be some relay or something. Could you describe the noise? |
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Um, right now I don't have a computer with a SD card port, I could have recorded the sound on my phone. As far as describing it, it's sort of like a low pitched buzz. And once I turn the battery off it gradually decreases to a stop. I wonder if it might be the battery itself? |
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By the way, welcome to the family, you're gonna love it here!! :D
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And if I could get a 987 Boxster, I'd get it in the exact colors as yours, I love black on beige leather it just looks so good. |
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Being in warranty for another 89k miles and out to May of 2012 helped! |
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Are you sure? :D http://www.zcars.com.au/userimages/h...0spider011.jpg It'll definitely be in the shop less often than an F430 though. |
Oh yes I'm quite sure, the F430 spider or scuderia is my dream car.
The only thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't look as good as it should. |
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Based on what I have read from the so-called experts, the drop in price will be offset in some sense from a drop in mileage.
All things being equal, I run premium in my car. Good luck and welcome to our forum. :) |
Robz you sound like Jeremy Clarkson with a comment like that!
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:D :D :D I'm from Texas and I actually sound more like Jeff Foxworthy so I should have said "I prefer a 1980 Camaro" http://musclecar-logbook.net/GMC/198...%20%200216.jpg |
So, I'm from North Florida and look and sound like Larry the Cable Guy, so does that mean I have to prefer "A big girl with warts all over her face in a pick up?" :eek:
That's funny right ther, I don't care who you are...... :D :D |
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