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My New Persona ...

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by saver, Jun 4, 2013.

  1. Mr Incredible

    Mr Incredible Chance favors the prepared mind.

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    Hi-test.

    I'm from the old country. You know, the 50's-60's. Hi-test is another name for Ethyl, Premium, 91 octane, 93 octane, or more if you have it in your are (usually Sonoco gas).

    I can't imagine a Prius requiring anything above 87. He's new to Prii. He'll come around eventually.
     
  2. Sfcyclist

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    No need to argue, it's in the manual and maybe even gas cap?
     
  3. Mr Incredible

    Mr Incredible Chance favors the prepared mind.

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    No arguing w/in 100 miles.

    He's been listening to me talking about my C for the last year and got tired of the fuel bill for his Monte Carlo. He wound up driving into the parking lot w/a new Prius a week or two ago. I think he might just see a higher compression ratio than he's used to seeing and automatically though "Premium Req'd." I'm not sure he's gotten to his manual yet.
     
  4. Sfcyclist

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    sorry I meant, no debating needed with your friend, I didn't mean between us.

    Monte Carlo to a Prius.. wow!
     
  5. socal13

    socal13 livin in the foothills...

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    "Hi Test" is an old fashioned expression for hi octane gas (not as old as "filler up with ethyl") haha...

    As far as I know, all prii should be running on 87.
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    That is correct!:)
     
  7. Sfcyclist

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    I guess we're all showing our age here.. lol..
     
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    socal13 livin in the foothills...

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    errrr... my grandpa told me.. hahaha