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04-15-2006, 12:55 AM
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The higher octane numbers that you see outside the US are typically caused by the difference between rating systems. In the US the method we use to calculate "octane" PON (average of MON and RON) while MON or RON is used in many regions in Europe and Asia.
I use 89 from Wal*Mart since it's the cheapest around with their "Support Globalization Shopping Cards". They use 89/91/93, no 87 available.
I use 89 from Wal*Mart since it's the cheapest around with their "Support Globalization Shopping Cards". They use 89/91/93, no 87 available.
04-15-2006, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by yiksing
I assume you are not trying to be sarcastic here, I'm living in petrol paradise, it only cost $US 0.4 for a litre of 97 RON.
04-15-2006, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaRX8er
True, i'm barely getting 180 with DSC on. with DSC off 240 on full tank.
There is some post around here that convincingly states DSC has nothing to do with fuel economy.
04-15-2006, 02:00 AM
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This one, post #13.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/how-many-you-drive-dsc-tcs-off-86881/
In the case here (180 vs 240 miles per tank) maybe the DSC is malfunctioning? And braking the car unnecessarily?
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/how-many-you-drive-dsc-tcs-off-86881/
In the case here (180 vs 240 miles per tank) maybe the DSC is malfunctioning? And braking the car unnecessarily?
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04-15-2006, 02:11 AM
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I'm just gonna have to try it out myself then. There's been numerous posts about gas mileage being better with DSC off, and yet, there's been many that have rebuked the possibility...I'll drive the way I normally do, hopefully I'll come back alive 
04-15-2006, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JRichter
No not sarcastic, Just curious as Brunei is very oil rich (and I think tax-free).
The ironic thing is other than petrol, other oil products (actually all products) are difficult to obtain. There's only one shop that sells synthetic tranny oil and another for synthetic 2T.
04-15-2006, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptor2k
I'm just gonna have to try it out myself then. There's been numerous posts about gas mileage being better with DSC off, and yet, there's been many that have rebuked the possibility...I'll drive the way I normally do, hopefully I'll come back alive
04-15-2006, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
I get about 240-260 with DSC on. If someone gets much lower (like 180) then there's something seriously wrong that they need to get checked.
I kinda agree with them, cause of the shizznet they put in gas these days in CA. Besides that, my other car, FX35 is using up almost to the same amount of fuel as well. To think the Fx35 - and 350Z's having same engine, and my Fx burning 13MPG almost the same as my baby 8; makes u wonder bout the gas quality in CA.
04-15-2006, 08:03 PM
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Has anyone seen any difference in using the Ethanol blend AKA E85. Just curious since Kroger has signed a deal to use that at 800 fuel sites in Texas, it will be a little bit cheaper and wanted to know if anyone has run into problems with that.
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