using regular instead of primium gas, anyone here doing it - Land Rovers Only

bargecapt · 10-02-2006, 07:05 AM

i have been using primium gas in my 1995 county lwb, and at the pump the other day, i met a guy filling his 1993 with regular. he said that that was all he ever used, and never had a problem.

anyone else here running regular? any problems? here in south carolina, that would be a $6.00 difference every tank.

kdkg · 10-02-2006, 07:30 AM

I used only regular until I heard on LRO to use Premium. To tell the truth, I didn't see much improvement if any. Maybe cause it was high altitude.

Now I use to have a 89 Mustang GT, that one I would see a big difference.

wolf · 10-02-2006, 07:32 AM

i'm too scared to do it, my truck has enough problems without me trying to take risks

DevilDisco · 10-02-2006, 07:44 AM

I think using premium is like cheap insurance. 87 Octane will retard the timing and possibly make the engine knock. I think in an emergency you could use 87 but my nerves would be on edge for the whole tankful and I would be as gentle on the throttle as possible. I've thought of buying some octane booster and leaving it in the Diso Just in case, but I've never put anything but peremium in it so far and don' t plan to.

nfrey2 · 10-02-2006, 07:52 AM

I'm the second owner of my truck, it was run on premium its 1st 160K miles, Ive run it on regualr with no noticeable effects since I've owned it.

daway · 10-02-2006, 08:27 AM

i stick to LR guide line 90 or above. i tried it once and my dad tried it in his rrc and we could feel the change and what i have read it's bad in the long run (over time). also it only 20 cents or so for a rover that is one of the cheapest parts to them LOL!

Explorer4x4 · 10-02-2006, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfrey2

I'm the second owner of my truck, it was run on premium its 1st 160K miles, Ive run it on regualr with no noticeable effects since I've owned it.

Isn't your truck an '88? The 87-88 are designed to run on regular, and 89+ are designed for premium.

sevenrover · 10-02-2006, 08:54 AM

I have been running regular in mine for who knows how long. But I have tried premium, and noticed no difference. Besides, the easier it ignites, the happier my 3.9 is going to be.

OkieRover · 10-02-2006, 09:28 AM

I use 87 octane and have never seen any problems with it.

LRDisco94 · 10-02-2006, 10:16 AM

In my 1994 disco i can tell a big difference, the gas milliege drops and the engine runs really noisy... not to mention carbon build up gets worse when u use a lower octane....premuim is the way to go

Funrover · 10-02-2006, 12:15 PM

I have problem if I run anything else but premium!!

nfrey2 · 10-02-2006, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Explorer4x4

Isn't your truck an '88? The 87-88 are designed to run on regular, and 89+ are designed for premium.

its a 91

sodirty · 10-02-2006, 12:55 PM

i ran nothing but regular in my 93 and it made it to 255k.

in my 95 LWB i run premium because i get better gas mileage to where it actually makes sense to use. out here in CO regular is 85. =/

DevynsDad · 10-02-2006, 05:35 PM

I've used regular unleaded the whole time I've had my Classic. In the last year+ and 13,000 miles I've had no problem.

Art Vigil · 10-02-2006, 06:19 PM

Here's a good article about the octane myth:
http://www.muddyoval.com/articles/ge...nfo/octane.htm

I used to run premium in my '97 D90, but only because it was supercharged and the detonation (pinging) could have potentially damaged the engine. Other that that vehicle, I've only ever run regular and never had any issues.
The worst part is that if you condition your engine to run premium, you're stuck running it and can't switch back.

Regards,
Art Vigil

10-02-2006, 07:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
bargecapt bargecapt Join Date: May 2006 Location: spartanburg, sc Posts: 76 Gallery: 0	using regular instead of primium gas, anyone here doing it i have been using primium gas in my 1995 county lwb, and at the pump the other day, i met a guy filling his 1993 with regular. he said that that was all he ever used, and never had a problem. anyone else here running regular? any problems? here in south carolina, that would be a $6.00 difference every tank.

10-02-2006, 07:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
wolf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oakville Posts: 780 Gallery: 4	i'm too scared to do it, my truck has enough problems without me trying to take risks __________________ Remember, we're there too.

10-02-2006, 07:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
DevilDisco He did what in his cup??? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,003 Gallery: 0	I think using premium is like cheap insurance. 87 Octane will retard the timing and possibly make the engine knock. I think in an emergency you could use 87 but my nerves would be on edge for the whole tankful and I would be as gentle on the throttle as possible. I've thought of buying some octane booster and leaving it in the Diso Just in case, but I've never put anything but peremium in it so far and don' t plan to. __________________ '04 Discovery SE7. Last of the best.

10-02-2006, 07:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
nfrey2 I drink too much Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 309 Gallery: 0	I'm the second owner of my truck, it was run on premium its 1st 160K miles, Ive run it on regualr with no noticeable effects since I've owned it. __________________ Nic 91 RRC Hunter Edition "The Warthog" Made a bunch of stuff fer it. USF Racing

10-02-2006, 08:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
daway Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Croix Valley, MN Posts: 1,293 Gallery: 0	i stick to LR guide line 90 or above. i tried it once and my dad tried it in his rrc and we could feel the change and what i have read it's bad in the long run (over time). also it only 20 cents or so for a rover that is one of the cheapest parts to them LOL! __________________ 1993 RRC, county LWB "bertha" 1991 RRC (dad's), parting out (email me or check out the link below) myroverworld

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10-02-2006, 07:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
kdkg Basic HillBilly Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Springs... Posts: 217 Gallery: 0	I used only regular until I heard on LRO to use Premium. To tell the truth, I didn't see much improvement if any. Maybe cause it was high altitude. Now I use to have a 89 Mustang GT, that one I would see a big difference.

10-02-2006, 08:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
sevenrover I'd Rather Push a Landrover than Drive a Jeep Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Durban, South Africa, 'til 2009. Then Back to Salt Lake. Posts: 71 Gallery: 0	I have been running regular in mine for who knows how long. But I have tried premium, and noticed no difference. Besides, the easier it ignites, the happier my 3.9 is going to be. __________________ 1991 RRC 2 1989 RRC's 1998 RR P38A 1967 SIIA 88 1969 SIIA 88 1967 SII 109 1971 Vampire Radio Body 101FC

10-02-2006, 10:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
LRDisco94 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 495 Gallery: 0	In my 1994 disco i can tell a big difference, the gas milliege drops and the engine runs really noisy... not to mention carbon build up gets worse when u use a lower octane....premuim is the way to go __________________ -LRDisco94- www.floridalandroverclub.com

10-02-2006, 12:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
sodirty Tipping one back...disguised as a redneck Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 315 Gallery: 0	i ran nothing but regular in my 93 and it made it to 255k. in my 95 LWB i run premium because i get better gas mileage to where it actually makes sense to use. out here in CO regular is 85. =/ __________________ MRM 2006

10-02-2006, 05:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
DevynsDad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 205 Gallery: 0	I've used regular unleaded the whole time I've had my Classic. In the last year+ and 13,000 miles I've had no problem. __________________ 1990 Range Rover County 2002 Jaguar X-Type

10-02-2006, 06:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
Art Vigil Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denver City, CO USA Posts: 153 Gallery: 0	Here's a good article about the octane myth: http://www.muddyoval.com/articles/ge...nfo/octane.htm I used to run premium in my '97 D90, but only because it was supercharged and the detonation (pinging) could have potentially damaged the engine. Other that that vehicle, I've only ever run regular and never had any issues. The worst part is that if you condition your engine to run premium, you're stuck running it and can't switch back. Regards, Art Vigil __________________ Denver City, CO USA '95 RRC SWB TWR Edition '72 Series III 88" (Rita) '97 D90SW #2426 (sold 3/05) '95 D90ST #2620 (sold 10/01)

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