New car -- what kind of gas should I put in it?

The Fixer

Just bought a 2010 Nissan Xterra SE. I know nothing about cars. Does it matter what grade gas I put in this thing?

Glorified Version of a Pelican

Read the owner's manual. If it says Regular Unleaded, then you really shouldn't waste the extra money by putting premium in. You won't see any advantages with using the more expenisve gas.

oona left

Maybe, not BP?

Digital Twilight

oona left wrote:

Maybe, not BP?

and definatley NOT shell.

LikeAnOcean

I've heard higher grade gasoline does nothing for newer cars.

Glorified Version of a Pelican

LikeAnOcean wrote:

I've heard higher grade gasoline does nothing for newer cars.

Unless you own a high performance sport or luxury car, you're not going to need premium gas.

CAVSTARR313

LikeAnOcean wrote:

I've heard higher grade gasoline does nothing for newer cars.

Always do what the owners manual says.. Octane is actually making the gas resist burning(retarding timing) and if an engine and its computer are designed to run with more octane (usually sports cars/high horsepower) than that is what u need to use, regardless of model year, or a poor running/ "spark knock" condition will occur.. if your vehicle only requires 87 octane (regular) higher octanes will do nothing for you.. Have fun, drive safe, buckle up and enjoy the open road!!

mookeywrench

when in doubt; go with jet fuel

chadwick

diesel fuel for ships is what i'd put in it
but that's just me
i could be wrong

The Fixer

Digital Twilight wrote:

oona left wrote:

Maybe, not BP?

and definatley NOT shell.

I've heard this before, but I don't know the reasoning (why not Shell??). Isn't Sunoco American gas? Least I can do is buy American gas since I just bought a foreign car.

Thanks to those who responded...appreciate it

Digital Twilight

http://remembersarowiwa.com/new-reports ... n-poverty/

http://www.amnesty.org.uk/actions_detai ... tionID=618

Just to get you started. Its amazing what happens in the world without us knowing.

The Fixer

Digital Twilight wrote:

http://remembersarowiwa.com/new-reports-amnestys-campaign-on-shell-pollution-poverty/

http://www.amnesty.org.uk/actions_detai ... tionID=618

Just to get you started. Its amazing what happens in the world without us knowing.

interesting. I feel like an idiot since I am pretty much oblivious to this type of news.

What companies are the most responsible? I'd also prefer to buy from American companies, which probably makes me a hypocrite for buying a foreign car (SUV nonetheless).