xtremecruiser put 87 Octane gas in his rental 328!!

fasterthanyours · 09-09-2008, 06:50 PM

OMG!!!

He's my best friend, I just wanted to bust his b@lls since he has his sweet 08 335 in the shop. They gave him a 328 loaner and he filled it with 87 Octane. HE SINNED!

xtremecruiser · 09-09-2008, 06:51 PM

It was a honest mistake, I am used to my beater car

z4mber · 09-09-2008, 06:52 PM

a lot of people does that...my friend owns a slk350 lease..she does 87 for 3 years.

battlehawk1025 · 09-09-2008, 06:53 PM

[QUOTE=fasterthanyours;3295923]OMG!!!

hell i no people that have done worse. i had one friend put e 85 in the bmw loaner he had not just part of the tank but the whole thing

not thats bad

Saintor · 09-09-2008, 06:55 PM

I filled with regular most of the time... it just works Ok at 97% of capacity... stop the snobiness.

thekewl1 · 09-09-2008, 07:03 PM

LOL, I know someone with a 535 that puts 87 octane. I was speechless when he told me.

Heat00 · 09-09-2008, 07:28 PM

I'm sure the x35i runs better with high octane lol

I only put 93 in the baby....

in fact I have 12 gallons of 87 in the garage, was preparing for hurrican Ike as when a storm is coming magically you can't get gas around here lol, now that there is no trouble, my wife says.... put that in your tank so its not sitting in the garage.. lmao.. I had to learn her a lesson

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 09-09-2008, 07:55 PM

I know alot of people that use 87 regularly in their BMW and other cars like Mercedes, Audi's, Lexus and Infinitis. . . .
None of them have any problems. . .
I would think they just won't get very good gas mileage.

ybbiz34 · 09-09-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

I would think they just won't get very good gas mileage.

And considering that potential side-effect, you'd think that they'd just shell out the extra cash for the proper gas up front.

bsamoul · 09-09-2008, 08:04 PM

The computer adjusts it so it doesn't cause a problem. Even mythbusters said there wasn't a real advantage in doing so

xtremecruiser · 09-09-2008, 08:13 PM

Stupid thing got 39 MPG on my road trip today

It sure is slow though

John 070 · 09-09-2008, 08:16 PM

87 is ok on a 328, but 89 is required for a 335.

I was getting fuel and a guy in a SL 65 AMG filled it with regular. That I could see, the Benz is probably fine, and who cares if you're cruising and most likely leasing? Now if a guy in a 997 Turbo did that, I would find it odd.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 09-09-2008, 08:33 PM

i thought 91 was required for all BMWs.
E9x anyways

Universal_Magnetic · 09-09-2008, 08:39 PM

the ECU should automatically adjust the timing when a lower octane gas is put in...91 may be recommended by with 87 or 89 you will just have lower performance

exidisjon · 09-09-2008, 08:45 PM

My car= Ultra fill up please or V power fill up please.

Loaner=10$ regular. THANKS.

simp0man · 09-09-2008, 09:10 PM

Mental note "don't let people you know buy used BMWs that were loaner cars unless it is someone you hate".

kevinbahnz · 09-09-2008, 10:19 PM

Whats the big deal, its a loaner. Atleast he didnt drag the car back to the dealer on 3 wheels...

BMdblU · 09-09-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

87 is ok on a 328, but 89 is required for a 335.

I was getting fuel and a guy in a SL 65 AMG filled it with regular. That I could see, the Benz is probably fine, and who cares if you're cruising and most likely leasing? Now if a guy in a 997 Turbo did that, I would find it odd.

Why would it be ok to put 87 in an SL65 (has two turbos) , but not a 997TT? Both require premium. So does the N54, not 89.

Who uses 89? It's either 87 or 91+ .. using 89 just doesn't make sense

Year's_End · 09-09-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ybbiz34

And considering that potential side-effect, you'd think that they'd just shell out the extra cash for the proper gas up front.

I know, right? You save, I don't know, maybe five bucks at the pump? You get worse gas mileage and less performance.

There's no harmful side effects. There are anti knock sensors so no probs there.

Year's_End · 09-09-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fasterthanyours

OMG!!!

He's my best friend, I just wanted to bust his b@lls since he has his sweet 08 335 in the shop. They gave him a 328 loaner and he filled it with 87 Octane. HE SINNED!

...did you join just to write this?

Year's_End · 09-09-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by xtremecruiser

Stupid thing got 39 MPG on my road trip today

It sure is slow though

Then put the right gas in it and you'll get better performance.

AdamJ · 09-09-2008, 10:46 PM

What are you guys crying about, the timing gets adjusted accordingly.

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z4mber Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 217 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (4)	a lot of people does that...my friend owns a slk350 lease..she does 87 for 3 years.
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Saintor Banned 79 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	I filled with regular most of the time... it just works Ok at 97% of capacity... stop the snobiness.
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Heat00 Major 51 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Weston, Florida iTrader: (0)	I'm sure the x35i runs better with high octane lol I only put 93 in the baby.... in fact I have 12 gallons of 87 in the garage, was preparing for hurrican Ike as when a storm is coming magically you can't get gas around here lol, now that there is no trouble, my wife says.... put that in your tank so its not sitting in the garage.. lmao.. I had to learn her a lesson __________________ 08 - M3 Sparkling Graphite/blk leather/tech/6 speed 08 - 335i Sport/Prem/Auto White/Terra - AA Exhaust 07 Acura MDX Tech, 07 G35S /Nav
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xtremecruiser First Lieutenant 34 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 08 Waterfall Vert Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Stupid thing got 39 MPG on my road trip today It sure is slow though
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	87 is ok on a 328, but 89 is required for a 335. I was getting fuel and a guy in a SL 65 AMG filled it with regular. That I could see, the Benz is probably fine, and who cares if you're cruising and most likely leasing? Now if a guy in a 997 Turbo did that, I would find it odd.
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Universal_Magnetic Captain 34 Rep 836 Posts Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (3)	the ECU should automatically adjust the timing when a lower octane gas is put in...91 may be recommended by with 87 or 89 you will just have lower performance __________________ BMS E92 335xi \| PROcede \| K&N \| KW \| VMR \| LUX \| Bastuck \|
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exidisjon PuffPuffPass 52 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: E92 335xi AW/Saddle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	My car= Ultra fill up please or V power fill up please. Loaner=10$ regular. THANKS. __________________ My right foot weighs more than my left for sure.
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kevinbahnz Captain 157 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ma-NC iTrader: (1)	Whats the big deal, its a loaner. Atleast he didnt drag the car back to the dealer on 3 wheels... __________________
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AdamJ Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 277 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0)	What are you guys crying about, the timing gets adjusted accordingly.
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