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Dec 21, 2003 | 02:04 PM

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michaelmorteo

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yeah don't go under 91 octane it will kill the preformance of your car if you do and you don't want to hear the knock...

92 octane here in washington $1.65

Dec 21, 2003 | 05:34 PM

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Keisatsu

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ha... i loved living in washington. gas is sooo cheap... i pay $1.80-85 for 91 octane

Dec 21, 2003 | 05:55 PM

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that's about the price of a gal of 91 oct in california bay area....not that cheap considering we get raped on gas prices.

Dec 24, 2003 | 11:53 PM

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when i bought my car the dealer was a dumb azz he said not to put anything less then 89, it ran fine little more laggy then when it has 91. if ur not jammin around town or keeping the rpms under 3500 i said it hould be fine to run 89.

-Adam

Dec 25, 2003 | 12:05 AM

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Origami posted by Bob DiRado
...but has anyone been runing there's on 87? any problems

The WRX owners manual states a minimum of 91 octane gasoline should be used, but that 87 octane can be used temporarily, if 91 octane is not available. Here is how Shiv Pathak of Vishnu Performance explains what happens if you must run the engine with 87 octane.

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Dec 26, 2003 | 11:30 AM

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Subaru's gas...

While buying my WRX, I was informed that the tech's took it around back to "detail" it. Fine, I thought, until I realized that they filled the tank full with *87* octane! The dealer said it was complementary. Thanks guys.

I don't think the car saw over 3,000 rpm for the first 300 miles!!!

Woody

Dec 26, 2003 | 11:40 AM

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If that was an actual tech and not some kid gofer that put 87 octane in your tank, I'd maybe look for another dealership for service work on your car.

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Dec 27, 2003 | 12:03 AM

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If you buy a car like the wrx you should be ready to spend more for gas....and everything else

Dec 27, 2003 | 01:34 AM

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Dealer service

Wingless W,

My car has never been back to the dealer for anything! They gave me a free complementary oil change. That went into the garbage. I do all of my work in house here. Uppipe, tire rotation, suspension, etc. All done here. If I ever have to go to the dealer for something I can't fix, I'll hawk them in the garage bay.

On a side note, when I once owned a dodge dakota

I had to have the key ring illuminator replaced after two weeks from brand new. The mechanic used VICE GRIPS to remove the turn signal and tilt levers!!! I was watching!! All he needed was a 6mm open ended wrench. I didn't think he would actually use the grips, but when he clamped them on, the parts were already ruined. I felt my IQ drop from just being in his presence. (btw, I didn't get new stalks, as they didn't have anymore in stock, I had to wait.)

I hate the dealer. It's hard to find anyone that will treat your stuff with respect. This goes for anything that you bring somewhere to service.

My friends joke with me, because I am always so careful when working on something car/bike/mower/etc. They say that I couldn't make any money if i owned a shop, because I work "too slow".