Can it use 87 octane or must use premium?

Asked by Sally Jan 08, 2011 at 09:05 AM about the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT

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Do you know the compression ratio of the engine? If not, do you know what engine it has?

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It is actually best for your engine and performance to use the lowest octane possible. Octane increases the fuel's resistance to ignition to prevent pre-ignition and detonation in high-compression engines.

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If your Grand Prix is a GT, it only needs regular(87). If it is a GTP, you must use premium. GTPs (supercharged) after 2003 could get away with regular (pemium is preferred), but it could hurt your mileage and performance.

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If you run a high octane engine running a lower octane is really bad for it so don't "always use the lowest octane possible". Use what your car is rated for. If you put a higher octane of gas in a low octane engine you'll just be wasting money, no benefits.

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2007 pontiac grand prix gt supercharge can I put in 87 or premium gas 93

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