Finally got gas

[kawasaki00]

Originally Posted by ZooMMM

Had to fill half the tank with 87 octane the other day. The M just slurps it like water. What a big slump in MPGs. Still revving it. If anything, can't wait to burn out the lower grade out of tank.
As mentioned, just glad this is our issue and not homes, health, etc.

Hope things get a little better for you guys up there. It missed us here in NC by about 150 miles or so. Stay safe and warm, saw that nor-eastern is coming your guys way today. Brrrr

[Da M3nace]

Originally Posted by ksflatlander

If all you have is regular then stop by the auto parts store and pick up some octane booster. Add it in the tank and you're good to go.

I bought a can of Lucas octane booster. By adding a can to a full tank of 87 regular is this equivalent to running premium fuel? Will the OB at least help avoid any issues with running lower octane fuel?

[NYC M3]

I got a guy selling me 93 gas for $50 bucks/5 gallons. Have to pay a premium but no waiting on line lol

[apecush]

nothing wrong with regular, thats what all that ion sensing knock technology in the motor is about. (computer is still pulling timing with 91, just more with 87).

Stay safe out there.

[BMWrules7]

Originally Posted by Nicname

Was an even numbered day for me and even though I got 7/11 premium gas (car feels like it ate junk food) I'm glad that I no longer have to drive in D and constantly hit 7th gear : I'm back to revving past 4k rpm and downshifting like its my job

Well, to beat the system, you should get a vanity plate with just "0"

Then, on odd days it becomes a letter "O" and on even days it becomes zero (0).

Problem solved.

[And1M3]

Originally Posted by NYC M3

I got a guy selling me 93 gas for $50 bucks/5 gallons. Have to pay a premium but no waiting on line lol

How you know it is 93 and not 87 and that price is highway robbery.

[NYC M3]

Originally Posted by And1M3

How you know it is 93 and not 87 and that price is highway robbery.

I just pray it is ;( .... 2-4 hour wait so I have no choice....

[Da M3nace]

Originally Posted by IamLegend

My engine started dying on me its like something is pulling the car backwards and not allowing it to accelerate. Everyone hear said its normal but it feels wrong.

If you have to fill up with 87 octane as I did on Long Island, Do Not rev the engine too high. I am basically shifting between 2000-2500 rpm. If you push the engine to hard with a lower octane you are essentially straining it. I have gone through half a tank of 87 and the car is running smoothly. I also poured a bottle of octane booster for good measure after the first 50 miles running 87. Gas lines are dying out since Friday night so I hope to fill up with premium gas very soon.

[jqsmooth]

First couple of gas stations I went to were out of 93 octane. Luckily, Sunoco on Route 46 EB in Fort Lee had it. I don't see the lines either.

[Da M3nace]

I got Premium gas fill up today. All back to normal.