Loaner

Bimmer335i07 · 07-19-2007, 10:11 AM

Hey guys, I got a 06 325i as a loaner. Just want to know if it was alright to fill it up with regular gas. I know that the car does not belong to me, but if it requires premium, then that's what I'll fill it up with. I know that my car requires premium. Just not sure about the 325i. And I'm too lazy to search. Just in case you guys felt like using

this on me.

jimbethesda · 07-19-2007, 10:14 AM

I think it does, but open the fuel door and look. It will say it there.

msimon18 · 07-19-2007, 10:14 AM

Doesn't it say on the gas door label ?? Why would you FILL IT UP anyway ??

elucas730 · 07-19-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by msimon18

Doesn't it say on the gas door label ?? Why would you FILL IT UP anyway ??

To keep it running so he can get to work?

Bimmer335i07 · 07-19-2007, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by msimon18

Doesn't it say on the gas door label ?? Why would you FILL IT UP anyway ??

My car is at the BMW bodyshop and will be there for more than a week. My car was in an accident. And I need to drive this car for now.

tjnptel1 · 07-19-2007, 10:31 AM

to be honest, there are very high chances that the previous driver of that loaner did not fill up with premium.

DFW_M · 07-19-2007, 11:32 AM

and why would the 335 require premium and 325 not???
Read the label on the gas tank cover...

BMW F22 · 07-19-2007, 11:34 AM

I would fill it up with Premium to avoid any potential problem with which you might be held responsible for.

yellowg555 · 07-19-2007, 12:12 PM

It requires premium. And c'mon man, premium is like 20 cents more per gallon. Are you telling me you can't afford an extra $3.20 if you fill up 16 gallons?

STE92VE · 07-19-2007, 12:17 PM

I once saw on Mythbuster's, they added liquid drain cleaner to the gas tank and the engine still ran. I doubt that 87 octane will have an adverse effect.

BKsBimmer · 07-19-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

Hey guys, I got a 06 325i as a loaner. Just want to know if it was alright to fill it up with regular gas. I know that the car does not belong to me, but if it requires premium, then that's what I'll fill it up with. I know that my car requires premium. Just not sure about the 325i. And I'm too lazy to search. Just in case you guys felt like using

this on me.

All 06 US spec 3ers require premium.

Bimmer335i07 · 07-19-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowg555

It requires premium. And c'mon man, premium is like 20 cents more per gallon. Are you telling me you can't afford an extra $3.20 if you fill up 16 gallons?

I can afford it, but do not want to if I didn't have to. That is the reason why I asked, because I was not sure. Since it does require premium, then of course I will fill it up with premium. I won't mess around with other peoples cars like that. I believe in karma like what goes around comes around.

Actually with $3.20, I can have a decent McDonald's meal with the dollar menu.

yellowg555 · 07-19-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

I can afford it, but do not want to if I didn't have to. That is the reason why I asked, because I was not sure. Since it does require premium, then of course I will fill it up with premium. I won't mess around with other peoples cars like that. I believe in karma like what goes around comes around.

Actually with $3.20, I can have a decent McDonald's meal with the dollar menu.

Ok, just checking.

Aristanet · 07-19-2007, 02:53 PM

try putting diesel in it

Zephyr15 · 07-19-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

Actually with $3.20, I can have a decent McDonald's meal with the dollar menu.

Since your question has been answered I feel ok going

If I'm forced down the fast food road, aka - visiting someone and hung over, I prefer two Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers and a small chili.

yohanesaw · 07-19-2007, 05:33 PM

The dealership should have expected people don't fill premium gas. They must have done something on it

nyc3r · 07-19-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by yohanesaw

The dealership should have expected people don't fill premium gas. They must have done something on it

I hope they put disel in your car when you go in for service.. seriously people, dealer are not going to 'modify' the engine because they 'expect' ppl to put in cheap gas.. if the car has been getting premium, you'll get knocking when you put it on regular... after a few tanks the car 'may' adjust and retard the firing rate.. thus reducing performance.

LI E90 · 07-19-2007, 08:57 PM

1. yes of course it requires premium
2. it is a loaner, if my dogs pee would make the engine run I would put it in.

BK · 07-19-2007, 09:27 PM

I had a 328i as a loaner. I didn't think twice about filling it with premium, but I didn't make a big deal about trying to find a Shell station (93 octane versus 91 everywhere else), like I do with my own car.

nusevad · 07-19-2007, 09:35 PM

i always get regular for the loaner cars...

STE92VE · 07-19-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LI E90

2. it is a loaner, if my dogs pee would make the engine run I would put it in.

Mythbuster's just called...they would like to know if your dog is available to shoot an episode next week.

OC Guy · 07-19-2007, 09:46 PM

I think you may be able to get away with 91 octane because that is what we use here in California.

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jimbethesda Colonel 1868 Rep 2,314 Posts Drives: M3 (F80) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	I think it does, but open the fuel door and look. It will say it there. __________________ 2001 330Ci (sold) 2007 335i (sold) 2008 E90 M3 (sold) 2015 M3 (sold) 2022 G83
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tjnptel1 Cunning Linguist 149 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	to be honest, there are very high chances that the previous driver of that loaner did not fill up with premium. __________________ Bottles are for babies, Real men get blown.
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DFW_M Major General 1690 Rep 6,607 Posts Drives: Macan GTS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	and why would the 335 require premium and 325 not??? Read the label on the gas tank cover...
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yellowg555 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	It requires premium. And c'mon man, premium is like 20 cents more per gallon. Are you telling me you can't afford an extra $3.20 if you fill up 16 gallons? __________________ 2006 Jet Black 325i, ZPP, ZSP, Steptronic Auto, Navi, Xenon
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STE92VE STEVIL Empire 221 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I once saw on Mythbuster's, they added liquid drain cleaner to the gas tank and the engine still ran. I doubt that 87 octane will have an adverse effect. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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Aristanet Private 0 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	try putting diesel in it
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LI E90 Colonel 133 Rep 2,086 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	1. yes of course it requires premium 2. it is a loaner, if my dogs pee would make the engine run I would put it in. __________________ 2013 MB C300 4matic 2014 Ford Explorer Ltd 1973 Jeep Commando
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