Copy/Paste from another thread: http://www.civicx.com/threads/who-uses-93-octane.16346/page-3#post-318937
Octane is to prevent knock. Higher octane = less pre-ignition likely (knock). Knock is most likely when hot engine and outside air temps and/or under heavy load.
Some cars are tuned to...
GTI is the best all around car IMO. I bought one. Subtle outside looks (personal preference) and very high quality interior. Pretty good MPG on the highway. These have been selling at 6k off list recently. German cars aren't perfect but man the overall fit and finish along with sporty but...
Honda's in my experience prefer the Honda MT fluid.
I've tried Redline and Honda in almost identical civics before (2003/2004) and the Honda fluid felt better.
Some negatives:
1. At the end of the lease payments, how much did you spend? Now you have nothing or possibly less than nothing (owe more for damage or miles). I see a $179/mo deal with $2599 at signing + taxes and dealer fee. That's over $9000 minimum.
2...
So hard not to want to bash you for talking crap about an awesome car (Civic) and desiring another awesome car, albeit overpriced now IMO (S2K).
Civic SI is a good reliable fun car with decent fuel economy. Rev hang is bothersome but maybe worth the value and reliability.
S2K have gone up or...
Whatever you do, don't drive it hard until the oil is warmed up. If you have ever had an oil temp gauge along with the water temp, you will find that the oil takes another 3 -5 minutes to heat up to temperature after the water is almost up to temp. Try to resist high rpm's and/or high load...
Octane is to prevent knock. Higher octane = less pre-ignition likely (knock). Knock is most likely when hot engine and outside air temps and/or under heavy load.
Some cars are tuned to take advantage and make more power from higher octane. As you can see in post #33 the owners manual says 87...
I got $3200 off list just the other day. $35 for temp tag and title. $250 doc fee. I added the all weather floor mats. The rest was tax in my area 6.75%. Put down 5k on 2% back credit card. I bought a 2017 Touring Sedan WOP w/ Black interior. Did the .9% financing for 60 months. I'm happy...
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Old vs. New.
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 5MT
2017 Honda Civic Sedan Touring CVT
Got $3200 off list price and .9% financing. I've had an '83 Civic 1500DX (First Car) and '92 Civic SI (First New Car) before.