Covered in BEEEEEES

"fhrblig" (fhrblig) 05/10/2016 at 13:50 • Filed to: None

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Hmm, maybe I should use Plus instead...

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 13:51

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ew. where did you find 85?

crowmolly > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 13:53

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Scariest thing here is 85 octane

Azrek > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 13:54

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DrJohannVegas > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 13:56

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That’s just not enough octanes, unless you’re running a 4:1 compression side-valve engine.

(Ok, I kid. Still, seeing the low-octane blends in the West while pumping a Land Cruiser full of the good stuff was a fun part of a recent cross-country towing trip.)

MUSASHI66 > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 05/10/2016 at 13:57

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Every station in Colorado has 85 and 91. Most have 87 as well. 85 is perfectly fine at this altitude for anything not high performance and anything not turbo/supercharged.

The Dummy Gummy > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 13:59

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“Bees everywhere! God they’re huge! They’re ripping my flesh off. Save yourself.”

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 13:59

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The bee knows — No 85 for you

ttyymmnn > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 14:02

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McMike > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 14:03

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You’ve got to be pollen my leg here.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 14:05

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Gone > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 14:05

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fhrblig > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 05/10/2016 at 14:06

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The tiers in Colorado are 85/87/91 instead of 87/89/93. Because reasons.

fhrblig > crowmolly 05/10/2016 at 14:07

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Literally everything I’ve ever driven that called for 87 has used 85 with no problems. No pinging, no engine problems, nothing.

crowmolly > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 14:09

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Denver, right?

fhrblig > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/10/2016 at 14:10

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Still did it. (It was a cargo van that has known nothing but 85 for 166k+ miles.) The bee barely moved. It was like “hi I’m a bee LOL".

fhrblig > crowmolly 05/10/2016 at 14:10

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But of course!

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > MUSASHI66 05/10/2016 at 14:11

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I guess the altitude would mean lower charge density/temperature and reduced likelihood of detonation with lower octanes... but what happens when you go DOWN the mountain with a tank full of that crap? *ping*pinggity*ping* *ping*

crowmolly > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 14:11

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Yeah, that would explain it. That altitude, man...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 14:13

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Bees are nice, but I’m still cautious around the bumblebees... worst sting I’ve ever felt. Although the fifteen yellow jacket stings on my leg were pretty unpleasant as well.

MUSASHI66 > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 05/10/2016 at 14:13

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Nah, unless you are in an ancient car. I drove from Colorado to Winnipeg through Nebraska and Dakotas, no issues, with a 2008 Outback 2.5i and with a 2010 Outback with the same engine. When’s the last time anyone had ping issues on a modern car?

Ash78, voting early and often > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 14:15

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Bees? Nutz! Everyone knows 85 octane can be the bee’s knees at high altitude. Don’t succumb to the hive mentality on APE ratings, either. OK, that's four puns in two lines. I'll leave now.

Takuro Spirit > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 14:16

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JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > MUSASHI66 05/10/2016 at 14:17

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modern engine ignition is indeed, VERY good at pulling timing immediately to avoid detonation (and reduce power), I’ll give you that. It still rankles they would sell such low octane fuel publicily. I hope it’s atleast cheaper... And hopefully drivers of older vehicles are paying attention and don’t pump that swill into their ‘84 Subaru.

bobbe17 > McMike 05/10/2016 at 14:19

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I'm allergic to bad puns. I break out in hives.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > fhrblig 05/10/2016 at 14:38

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Sometimes I can find 93, like most costcos have 85 or 93