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Originally Posted by bossman
I personally don't se a HUGE problem with using low octane fuel
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It doesn't matter what you do as far as running the engine hard, bottom line is if you fire a cylinder at the wrong time, in the wrong direction (WHICH WILL BE AN INEVITABILITY WITH 87 OCTANE) then you will destroy your motor. If the people on here can't pay for premium, then get rid of the car.
If not, all you will do is increase the value of mine by making less Si's out there that run WELL. If you want to put 87 in, you could use it for years without damage, or only once. The choice is yours. A few bucks to keep it running smooth, or an engine swap. Your money either way.
I personally want people to know that anyone who has an Si and knew what they were getting will NEVER run less than the highest octane they can find. It is what it was made for. Those of you who bought it and didn't plan on premium fuel or the additional maintenance for this special car won't be using it for it's potential and makes the rest of us angry. We'll laugh at you when we're passing you in our cars that run like champs while you're either hesitating or have had to buy a clunker after your car quit.
I don't mean to offend anyone, just reiterating what serious owners are trying to convince you all of (not you in particular Bossman. I wasn't singling you out, I promise).
For the sake of the fuel door, the owner's manual, and other Si enthusiasts, don't skimp on fuel. It's not worth it. $20 gets me 320 Mi. at 72MPH easily. I would only use 87 if it were an extreme emergency. No exceptions. No one here wants to see an Si out of commission. We're only trying to help, not bash. Do what the car tells you.
