I have a 2007 Nissan Maxima. What type of gas should i be using? Premium or Regular?

When i first bought the car i was using Premium but when the gas prices were outrages i switched over to Regular. Now that the gas prices aren't so bad i don't mind switching back to premium. I was just wondering what the difference really is and if i should really switch... Read More

  • Please don't listen to a Mercedes Benz person. Your NISSAN car needs premium fuel for maximum performance. Gray sticker on the gas door. Yes you may use regular 87 octane in emergency's. Spark knock sends a signal to the ECM that in turn retards the timing. Retarded timing limits power and you have to use more... Read More
  • one that gets you the most miles best way to know which fuel your car likes.. is first stop and fill up at place you alway stop.. buy highest octane set mileage drive til its time to refil and buy next lower octane set mileage one that gets you best mileage wil be one to use at that place or that brand.. then you stop... Read More
  • I always say if you put the wrong bits into anything in life including people it may be fine for a while even a good while but its the damage which is being done inside that you do not see. It is the same with fuel and oil etc etc,myself drive sporty cars and i have to use a high octane fuel,years ago i got fed up of... Read More
  • Read the little sticker on the gas filler door. Premium fuel recommended for maximum performance. Yes, it makes a difference. It's a high compression 6 cyl engine. You might get away using the mid-grade 89 octane fuel but running regular in the long run is going to do more harm than good. Your mileage will be higher... Read More
  • If it says premium then use premium.In most of the U.S., regular gas has an octane rating of 87, midgrade gas is 89, and premium is 91 or 92. A higher octane rating means the fuel less likely to cause your engine knock or ping. And since your car is a high - performance car , it will need to use the premium gas... Read More
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