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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by speedo, Mar 29, 2005.

  1. speedo

    speedo New Member

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    I have 375 miles on my Prius and still haven't had to fuel up yet.
    I love it so far.But I don't know what octane to use when I do someday
    have to stop for gas.lol.Found some scratches on the front bumper and
    a crack in it,I brought it to the dealers attention and they are replacing
    it this week.Other than that can't find any other problems.It's a silver
    beauty. Bob
     
    #1 speedo, Mar 29, 2005
  2. mjaytee

    mjaytee Junior Member

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    Hello, I'm new to this forum but I am an old school Prius owner, Oct. 2000. I have used nothing but 87 octane, all brands, all type of stations, no spoiling the car whatsoever gas wise. No problems at all from using 87 octane. Good luck.
     
    #2 mjaytee, Mar 29, 2005
  3. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    regualr unleaded is all that is needed
     
    #3 DaveinOlyWA, Mar 30, 2005
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    guys we are now in the 21st century. we dont have carbs, points stuff like that. in the real world there is nothing to adjust to take "advantage" of high test. car is designed for 87 octane anything else is NOT good for it and will, if anything, detract from performance.its kinda like you are supposed to use about 3.75 qts of oil 4qts would not help. there is NO advantage. thus endeth the soapbox. ill leave it to dan, doc and john to give the technicalside of it.
     
    #4 fred, Mar 30, 2005
  5. rick57

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    Just use a good grade at 87 octane (this is what is recommended in NCF ). A Prius has been tried on the high test and no reason was found to spend the extra for something not needed. So save your $$$ for that new accessary you are eyeing, :)
     
    #5 rick57, Mar 30, 2005
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