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What gas do you put in your Ferrari ?

Discussion in 'California (Southern)' started by legendd, Jun 21, 2018.

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  1. legendd

    legendd Karting

    Jun 25, 2011
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    Dallas, TX
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    Moshe levy
    Hi everyone
    Sorry if this question has been asked but I can’t find a search button....
    I am picking up my 2017 488 in a week and was wondering what Gas do you use ?
    The highest I see in gas stations is 91 octane.
    Will this be ok ?

    Thank you in advance and again apologize if this is a repeat question
     
  2. marknkidz

    marknkidz Formula 3
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    Oct 7, 2004
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    so cal
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    mark
    I run a 50/50 mix of Unocal 100 racing unleaded with there 91 octane premium unleaded in my CS... There are a handful of unocals who sell it... I go to the one by Fullerton airport...

    many threads on this.. whether or not it makes a diff.. but my BUTT dyno says it does!!! and the smell of exhaust while car is warming up is intoxicating!!

    Downside.. NOT CHEAP!! 10 bucks a gallon!! Im sure straight 91 is just fine also!!
     
  3. ShadowF430

    ShadowF430 Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2017
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    Jason
    91 from shell is what I put in my 430
     
  4. Prancinghorse619

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    May 10, 2017
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    I typically use 91 from shell. If I am feeling a bit happy footed I will use a mixture of e85 and 91. This helps keep EGTs down. Cool thing is it is a lot cheaper than race fuel. But I do recommend changing your engine oil with shorter intervals as the ethanol tends to break down the motor oil quicker.
     
  5. cmt6891

    cmt6891 Formula 3

    Feb 25, 2008
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    Shell 91
     
  6. Zcobra1

    Zcobra1 Formula 3
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    Chevron, Shell in a pinch.
     
  7. Sky Hye

    Sky Hye Formula Junior
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    Apr 2, 2017
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    costco 91. as long as you stick to a big brand theyre all the same bologna. Like motor oil, fuel is so heavily regulated that all places have excellent gas. Some places like chevron add a minuscule percentage of this or that but in actuality most fuels are identical. Naysayers will say their fave brand is better because of this or that but I've been in the industry and theyre all the same crap. Just stick to 91 and dont fall for marketing crap.
     
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