What Octane Fuel Does Your Spyder Drink Most of the Time?

[missouriboy]

The closest station to me had 93 and it was giving me 29.x MPG all summer. Then I found the next closest one had 91 so I've been using that for 8-10 tanks now, and it gives me 31.x!

The only other difference I can think of is the temperature is about 10 degrees cooler now, but I doubt if that matters. I'm happy with the extra 2 mpg!

[ptbperegrine]

In Oz, premium fuel is 98 octane and on my few outings so far, that's what I've used on the basis of "Most distance per tank".
The Redback (Aussie spider related to the Black Widow) seemed very happy on this fuel...
(small sample size at this point!)

[RyderJCF]

93 octane for my Bronze Beauty

[daveinva]

87 in my 2010 RS. I never got any increase in mileage/performance with higher octane gas, so I don't waste my money. (http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2...oney/index.htm)

That said, I buy gas without ethanol every chance I get, I *do* get significantly better mileage when I do. Sadly, no such stations near me, but I always get to treat my Spyder nice when I hop out to West Virginia for the twisties.

[usn97ret]

I, along with most of the other Spyder owners in Colorado use 87 octane.

[KX5062]

In my 2008 GS I run only 87 octane. I've tried higher octane fuels, but they seem to offer no increase in performance and do decrease the MPG. I tested it fairly carefully over different riding conditions at various times and it is consistent in decreasing the fuel mileage with the higher octane.

And, whenever possible it is real gas for me too.

[happyspyder2039]

I, along with most of the other Spyder owners in Colorado use 87 octane.

I have run 91 since I got my 2012 RT-S

[Purple Guy]

I try to stick to ESSO gas up here and only use 91 octane

[Deanna777]

I have a 2012 RTS-SE5 My owners manual( page 47) says: Inside Untied States Recommend 91 Octane Minimum 87 Octane. I use 93 or 91 Octane depending where I fill-up.

Deanna777

[bmccaffrey]

I have 2013 Rs and run 93 octane. Tried non ethanol lost mileage takes time for computer to adjust and non ethanol is tough to find up here.
I also ron Ace additive which took my mileage from 34 to 39 mpg and with top brand fuel 41 mpg.
GREAT STUFF

[missouriboy]

...I also ron Ace additive which took my mileage from 34 to 39 mpg and with top brand fuel 41 mpg.
GREAT STUFF

Ace what additive? Tell us more, please... what is it, where do you get it? Is it a consistent 15-17% mileage improvement, or just a couple-tanks fluke?

Thanks in advance...

[Rid'nrandy]

We use 91
Used 87 a couple times and it definitely negatively affected the way it ran.

[Dragonfly]

I use 91 at a minimum. However I will not refuel at a station that has only one nozzle for multiple octane levels since the first gallon is going to be most likely the lower octane level. I use "acar" on my Android Phone to track my mileage

[OJ UK]

It's my belief that in Europe and Australia/NewZealand the fuel companies use a different math to calculate octane ratings. SO....
here in the UK I run the Spyder on both the 93 octane and 97 octane fuel and I find that the higher octane gives a tad more 'punch'
to the acceleration while the 93 gives better mileage. So really it's more of a case of quid pro quo and it depends what your requirements are.
You can overdo the use of high octane fuel as it burns at a higher temperature and gives limited advantages.
On early gas engines you could burn out valves by using 'over the top' high octane fuel and although I don't think that that would be a problem
with modern fuel injected engines, there is, it seems, a point of limited/ minimal returns using the higher octane stuff.
Just my thoughts on the subject.

[bmccaffrey]

Ace whait will tell u all a additive? Tell us more, please... what is it, where do you get it? Is it a consistent 15-17% mileage improvement, or just a couple-tanks fluke?

Thanks in advance.. $ o .

If you google Aces fuel additive It will tell u all about it. Will take 87 to 96 89to 98 93 to 102 octane. Is also a lubricant reduces bore ring and valve wear by 600%. Increase mpg average 14%. 1 oz. 6gal. It is also a stabilizer. Used all summer love It. Little pricey but worth every penny.

[BajaRon]

If you google Aces fuel additive It will tell u all about it. Will take 87 to 96 89to 98 93 to 102 octane. Is also a lubricant reduces bore ring and valve wear by 600%. Increase mpg average 14%. 1 oz. 6gal. It is also a stabilizer. Used all summer love It. Little pricey but worth every penny.

Doesn't seem to be too many purchase options other than directly from the company.

[Chupaca]

Mostly 91 if not a available on the backwoods 87 and as a treat a tank of racing fuel..all in all average 33 MPG...

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[bruiser]

93 octane.

[ARtraveler]

I always put in the highest octane available at the station where I am refueling. In most cases its 91 here in Alaska. I do notice a difference in performance if I use 87.

[bmccaffrey]

[QUOTE=BajaRon;739643Doesn't seem to be too many purchase options other than directly from the company.[/QUOTE]

If you or anyone are Interested in purchasing some it can be purchased at Hudons Sled Salvage in Barneveld NY 315- 896-2217. Can ship UPS

[BajaRon]

If you or anyone are Interested in purchasing some it can be purchased at Hudons Sled Salvage in Barneveld NY 315- 896-2217. Can ship UPS

Just got off the phone with Brian, the owner. He spent quite a bit of time with me. Obviously, he lives this stuff!

I am very interested in his products and I've ordered the Aces IV (Gasoline additive) and Aces II (Diesel additive). I will run both and report back. If they do what he claims it will be quite an improvement over what I've been using.

Always looking for a better mouse trap!

[SNOOPY]

Why is the poll closed?

[Bob Denman]

I always feed the beast 93 octane...
Just in case the question of fuel quality comes into play; I figure that I may have bought myself a bit of "wiggle room" with it!

[bmccaffrey]

Just got off the phone with Brian, the owner. He spent quite a bit of time with me. Obviously, he lives this stuff!

I am very interested in his products and I've ordered the Aces IV (Gasoline additive) and Aces II (Diesel additive). I will run both and report back. If they do what he claims it will be quite an improvement over what I've been using.

Always looking for a better mouse trap!

Yes Brian is very smart. Don't think you will be disappointed

[Cruzr Joe]

Always use 93 or better when available, non ethenol if possible

Cruzr Joe


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