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      10-13-2019, 04:07 PM   #1
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X7 40i Octane?

What octane are X7 40i owners using? The manual recommends 91 but would it hurt to do 93?
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Wouldn't hurt anything other than your wallet!
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https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...dodge-charger/

They tested a 13hp difference between 91 octane and 93 octane on a M5. Different engine and map, but interesting.
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https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...dodge-charger/

They tested a 13hp difference between 91 octane and 93 octane on a M5. Different engine and map, but interesting.

That was an interesting article...thanks for sharing.
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we use 91, and 91+ is recommended.

but minimum is 89...
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we use 91, and 91+ is recommended.

but minimum is 89...
I cannot find 91 anywhere. Which gas station brand do you use?
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I cannot find 91 anywhere.
Same here.

It's either 87, 89 or 93.
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      10-17-2019, 09:40 PM   #8
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Here in Colorado, 91 is as high as it goes. We've got 85, 87, and 91. Because reasons.
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we use 91, and 91+ is recommended.

but minimum is 89...
I cannot find 91 anywhere. Which gas station brand do you use?
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we use 91, and 91+ is recommended.

but minimum is 89...
I cannot find 91 anywhere. Which gas station brand do you use?

Refiners in California only blend up to 91.
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