Honda: use of higher octane gasoline

In article <com>,
"John Shamblin" <net> wrote:
 

He's wrong.

Have him show us his degree in chemistry, and his certifications from
the auto engineering or petroleum industries. What? He doesn't have
any? Imagine that.

He's wrong.

In your case, there's no difference other than (a) you'll spend more
money, and (b) you'll actually get slightly *in*ferior gas mileage and
power due to the higher octane fuel's requirements for burning.

Do you know what octane is? Better yet, let's ask him. Does HE know
what octane is?

Octane is not a "power booster".

Hi,
Would you believe your friend's advice or the owner's manual?
Have money to burn? You said your car is running fine.
Tony

John Shamblin wrote: 

"John Shamblin" <net> wrote in message
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Apparently if you use the 93 oct gas, you get 10 extra hp from the new V6
240hp Honda engine, according to some Honda engineer. Not sure about better
mileage though. However, I haven't heard anything of this sort about the
older 200hp V6 engine. Personally, I'd stick with the 87 octane.

Cheers,

Pete

In article <bki6v1$qdr$onet.pl>,
"Pete" <com> wrote:
 

Ah, the net. Great source for random crap.

Other than this anonymous Honda engineer that no one has ever actually
seen or talked to, is there any other source for this? No, I didn't
think so.

And even if this were true, it would be true IF and ONLY IF the engine
control computer were designed specifically for this situation.

This guy's 99 Accord most definitely isn't designed for this.

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <com> wrote in message
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Yup, it's pretty much a hearsay. I wouldn't bet my life on it, that's for
sure.

 

It may be smart enough to adjust timing - many ECUs can do it these days.
 

Didn't I say it only applied to the new V6 (2003 and up)? ;-)

Cheers,

Pete

"Pete" <com> wrote in
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VTEC The VT stands for variable timing. The 2003 models will adjust
themsleves to the octane used. Is 10hp worth $0.20+ per gallon? Not to
me. My V6 Accord runs just fine on 87.

"John Shamblin" <net> wrote in
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The Octane number means resistance to detonation.
Higher Octane does not mean higher energy content in the gasoline.

Some engines (for example the Mistubishi 6 cylinder), can adjust to higher
Octane gasoline. By using the knock sensor, they can sense the higher
Octane number, then advance the ingition or something that would give you
more HP.

AFAIK, the stock Honda engine cannot make use of higher Octane than 87.
Older, worn and/or modified engines MAY benefit from higher Octane. You may
want to try to switch gasoline and determine for yourself. YMMV.

In article <bki9o7$2vj$onet.pl>,
"Pete" <com> wrote:
 

But generally not in family haulers.