Sweet-Tee Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 I am new to the Lexus cars I use 87 octane gas for my honda.... is it ok if I use the same type for my GS300 or should I use a higher Octane? I don't want any problems to occur because of octane is to low..... please advise :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aLexus-Kia Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 hey i'm new to these cars too just got mine sturday...i think in the manual it said what kind to use i have a 98' if you have the same year i can check if you dont have a manual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet-Tee Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 Congrats! Alexus-kia on your new car! I purchase my Gs300 on Mar 6th Would you please check your manual for proper octane. What color is yours? How many Miles did your car have when you purchased? I am really loving my car this is my dream car. Thanks Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsal Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 this has been discussed a ton of times.i only use high test in my car and most other lexus owners do the same but you can use low octane if you want but be advised it does make your car !Removed! the timing so it dont ping and thus you lose some performance and also carbon buildup from it. i recommend at least 89.i use 93 and when im near a sunoco then i use 94 octane.the choice is yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsal Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 also welcome to the club! i forgot to mention that to yous on the first post! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbostar Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Do a search in this forum using 'octane' as a keyword and you should get a few relevant discussions - I know I've seen a couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGS300 Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 I am new to the Lexus cars I use 87 octane gas for my honda....is it ok if I use the same type for my GS300 or should I use a higher Octane? I don't want any problems to occur because of octane is to low..... please advise :o The manual recomends 91, I would stick to that. The 2jz motors in our cars are higher compresssion. I've used lower with no detrimental effects. But it all depennds on the vehicles condition. If you're going to use 89 at least mix in some 91 or add some octane boost. Throw in a can of fuel injector cleaner every other tank as well. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet-Tee Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 Thanks "EVERYONE" for the information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsmtts Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 As stated on a previous post, I sell the octanes that are sold at the pump. Yes the higher octanes is recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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