what would happen to use regular gas for performance car?

Asked by JTSENG Jun 05, 2015 at 06:15 AM about the 2010 BMW X5 xDrive30i AWD

Question type: General

Use regular unlead gas for performance car. What would happen to the car?

3 Answers
188,425

Paul answered 8 years ago

http://www.quora.com/If-I-use-regular-gas-on-a-car-that-requires-premium-gas-do-I-save-money

8 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
500

champlin answered 8 years ago

In lots of locations in Canada and Alaska there is only one gas pump. We saw lots of BMW's on the streets they seemed to be running just fine.I was only running premium grade fuel in my Z4 and 528 xi. After seeing that while on vacation I decided to try it. No choice in some towns. The only thing we've noticed is a VERY slight decrease in MPG. Saving in CPM (cents per mile) is substantial. Up to $0.60 per gallon in some locations. The computer in a BMW is smart enough to compensate for 87 octane vs 92 octane. We tracked the GPM by calculation for several tanks of fuel. We did not go by the reading in the car. It was at most a couple of tenths.

5 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

X5

Looking for a Used X5 in your area?

CarGurus has 15,039 nationwide X5 listings starting at $1,555.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2010 BMW X5

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search BMW X5 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Robert Charlson
    Reputation
    1,410
  • #2
    Asiamah6910
    Reputation
    1,330
  • #3
    santarosacarguy
    Reputation
    1,160
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used BMW X5 M
42 Great Deals out of 457 listings starting at $11,000
Used BMW X3
891 Great Deals out of 16,853 listings starting at $1,900
Used BMW X6
100 Great Deals out of 1,318 listings starting at $8,950
Used BMW 5 Series
824 Great Deals out of 11,482 listings starting at $1,399
Used BMW 3 Series
1,057 Great Deals out of 12,733 listings starting at $879
Used Porsche Cayenne
268 Great Deals out of 3,026 listings starting at $2,895
Used Audi Q7
426 Great Deals out of 6,794 listings starting at $2,100
Used BMW 7 Series
252 Great Deals out of 4,224 listings starting at $2,100
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,481 Great Deals out of 51,331 listings starting at $950
Used Lexus RX
789 Great Deals out of 14,621 listings starting at $1,050
Used Land Rover Range Rover Sport
399 Great Deals out of 5,779 listings starting at $2,450
Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class
685 Great Deals out of 10,203 listings starting at $1,100

Used Cars for Sale

2024 BMW X5 For Sale
86 Great Deals out of 2,403 listings starting at $49,999
2023 BMW X5 For Sale
111 Great Deals out of 926 listings starting at $36,188
2022 BMW X5 For Sale
90 Great Deals out of 771 listings starting at $35,632
2021 BMW X5 For Sale
156 Great Deals out of 1,508 listings starting at $27,995
2020 BMW X5 For Sale
61 Great Deals out of 535 listings starting at $24,998

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.