[hshot_rooke]

Hello all

I'm assuming the M2 calls for premium fuel. Can anyone tell me what the owner's manual says in terms of recommended octane? I believe we have up to 94 here in Canada, but just was wondering what it says in the manual.

Thanks in advance.

[gmzanatta]

It'll be supreme for us - 91 to 93 depending on location.

I'm partial to Shell V-power.

[hshot_rooke]

Originally Posted by gmzanatta

It'll be supreme for us - 91 to 93 depending on location.

I'm partial to Shell V-power.

I've been planning to switch with the new car.

Esso is so convenient cause there is so many of them, but for some reason (possibly placebo), when I put Shell in, My RSX Type-S feels much more peppy.

Does V-power come in 93? The most convenient Shell near me only has up to 91.

[gmzanatta]

Originally Posted by hshot_rooke

I've been planning to switch with the new car.

Esso is so convenient cause there is so many of them, but for some reason (possibly placebo), when I put Shell in, My RSX Type-S feels much more peppy.

Does V-power come in 93? The most convenient Shell near me only has up to 91.

My VPower is also 91. And you're not crazy - I A/B'd Esso vs VPower locally and found a huge difference in engine performance for my Z4MC.

It feels almost like Esso is closer to 88/89 then 91.

[hshot_rooke]

Originally Posted by gmzanatta

My VPower is also 91. And you're not crazy - I A/B'd Esso vs VPower locally and found a huge difference in engine performance for my Z4MC.

It feels almost like Esso is closer to 88/89 then 91.

dam. I knew I should've switched a long time ago. A little too late now, guess I will be using Shell from now on.
Thanks gmzanatta

[twboy1999]

recommend 93octane +

i love shell v power, but it only comes in 91

[nopslide]

sucks for you guys, we have shell 93 everywhere down here.

[parrnan]

Is there somebody who has an opinion about Petro Canada 94 octane gasoline ?

I'm asking because it is the only possibility in my region to get over 91 octane gasoline.

[gmzanatta]

Originally Posted by parrnan

Is there somebody who has an opinion about Petro Canada 94 octane gasoline ?

I'm asking because it is the only possibility in my region to get over 91 octane gasoline.

If you can get it it's good stuff

[Ex-MINI]

Originally Posted by parrnan

Is there somebody who has an opinion about Petro Canada 94 octane gasoline ?

I'm asking because it is the only possibility in my region to get over 91 octane gasoline.

I use PetroCanada 94 with my MINI with a JB+, at a setting which requires that octane. I've never had issues, always had great performance and decent mileage.

But some people don't like that PC 94 has ethanol...some prefer Shell V Power 91 which apparently has no ethanol. Need to make your own decision.

[parrnan]

Originally Posted by Ex-MINI

I use PetroCanada 94 with my MINI with a JB+, at a setting which requires that octane. I've never had issues, always had great performance and decent mileage.

But some people don't like that PC 94 has ethanol...some prefer Shell V Power 91 which apparently has no ethanol. Need to make your own decision.

Can we use gasoline with ethanol in the M2 ?

[Ex-MINI]

Originally Posted by parrnan

Can we use gasoline with ethanol in the M2 ?

Sure, most gas has some amount of ethanol. Its just that some people think it increases wear on some engine components.

Personally I don't have have an issue, and plan on using the highest octane I can get, which in my case is PetroCan 94

[parrnan]

Originally Posted by Ex-MINI

Sure, most gas has some amount of ethanol. Its just that some people think it increases wear on some engine components.

Personally I don't have have an issue, and plan on using the highest octane I can get, which in my case is PetroCan 94

Thanks!

[zenmaster]

Will a stock M2 make more power with 93 octane vs 91 octane?

[It8ntez]

In the states inside the fuel filler door it says 91/93. Btw just noticed it says BMW M recommends Shell V Power. Does not say this on my 1M.

[Ex-MINI]

Originally Posted by It8ntez

In the states inside the fuel filler door it says 91/93. Btw just noticed it says BMW M recommends Shell V Power. Does not say this on my 1M.

So minimum is 91 (AKI), but they recommend 93 if possible?

[It8ntez]

Originally Posted by Ex-MINI

So minimum is 91 (AKI), but they recommend 93 if possible?

Yeah think you got it. From the manual (snapshot)...

[Ex-MINI]

Originally Posted by It8ntez

Yeah think you got it. From the manual (snapshot)...

Cool...thanks!

[hshot_rooke]

Originally Posted by Ex-MINI

Cool...thanks!

ex mini, where are you getting 94 from? petro Canada?

[Ex-MINI]

Originally Posted by hshot_rooke

ex mini, where are you getting 94 from? petro Canada?

Yep, afaik PetroCanada is the only gas station that offers that high an octane in the GTA

[gmzanatta]

Originally Posted by Ex-MINI

I use PetroCanada 94 with my MINI with a JB+, at a setting which requires that octane. I've never had issues, always had great performance and decent mileage.

But some people don't like that PC 94 has ethanol...some prefer Shell V Power 91 which apparently has no ethanol. Need to make your own decision.

This is correct.

PetroCan's 94 has about 10% ethanol.

Shell's VPower 91 has no ethanol, but it does have some engine additives.

I prefer running no ethanol due to winter - ethanol freezes at -17C and here in NB that is pretty much the average winter temp. Since I travel about 50% of the year for work, don't want to run the risk of ethanol freezing in my fuel line when the car sits idle (even though garage is heated, you never know).

[epinfren]

Originally Posted by gmzanatta

Shell's VPower 91 has no ethanol, but it does have some engine additives.

Perhaps in Canada but you aren't filling up anywhere in the States with Shell gas that doesn't have ethanol in it unfortunately.