seandiddy Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Just bought an '02 wrx and am wondering if using 89 rather than 91 octane gas is ok. Will it hurt my engine? I have filled up twice with 89 and am not experiencing any "pinging" or other engine noise......any suggestions? Also, has anyone else experienced squeaky windows? Squeaky seatbelts? Otherwise, i am loving my new machine. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 For peace of mind and straight con-rods, stick with 91. 89 is risk, and the damgage could cost far more than what you might save at the pumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegacy96 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Hmmm... guess i wont be buying one of those, being that were on the verge of $3.00 a gallon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 1.50 a liter over here :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegacy96 Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 1.50 a liter over here :-( Yeah, I bet that sucks. Americans are gonna have to learn to deal with it. Not that huge SUVs help much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaureltheQueen Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 is peace of mind not worth $.10 per gallon to you? You bought a car worth approximately $17000, yet you're already willing to sacrifice the thing that makes the car special because you don't want to spend less than the cost of a large slurpee every fill-up to maintain it correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadsubaruguy Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 i would think that so long as you granny drive it and stay out of the boost, 89 wouldnt hurt anything. of course, elevation has a big part in it as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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