Will it damage my 2012 RDX to use regular gas?

Asked by wadoca Feb 23, 2014 at 10:27 PM about the 2012 Acura RDX FWD

Question type: General

I see lots of differing opinions...manual "recommends" 91 octane or higher....I'm ok with less power but I don't want to damage my engine.

3 Answers

201,665

If it recommends 91 or higher that's what I would use. Higher octane fuel is for vehicles with a 9.5:1 compression ratio or greater. Failure to use the higher octane gas will cause the gas to ignite in the cylinder before the piston makes it all the way to the top of its stroke. This will seriously effect performance and fuel mileage.

4 people found this helpful.
201,665

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/fuel- consumption/question90.htm --- check this out

5 people found this helpful.
63,405

You paid a lot of money for a vehicle performance. Now step up to the plate and put performance fuel in it. Penny wise. Pound foolish. B. Franklin.

3 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

RDX

Looking for a Used RDX in your area?

CarGurus has 9,546 nationwide RDX listings starting at $1,700.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2012 Acura RDX

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    GEMMEG
    Reputation
    640
  • #2
    Tigersfa8
    Reputation
    370
  • #3
    JeffMcNeil
    Reputation
    300
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Acura MDX
641 Great Deals out of 13,923 listings starting at $1,900
Used Honda CR-V
2,346 Great Deals out of 42,497 listings starting at $1,650
Used Lexus RX
938 Great Deals out of 14,108 listings starting at $650
Used Toyota RAV4
2,282 Great Deals out of 40,332 listings starting at $1,800
Used Toyota Highlander
1,599 Great Deals out of 17,841 listings starting at $725
Used Mazda CX-5
1,255 Great Deals out of 31,557 listings starting at $1,750
Used Honda Pilot
1,100 Great Deals out of 25,089 listings starting at $1,999
Used Honda Accord
1,557 Great Deals out of 30,252 listings starting at $995
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,430 Great Deals out of 23,580 listings starting at $2,499
Used BMW X3
1,124 Great Deals out of 18,743 listings starting at $1,937

Used Cars For Sale

2023 Acura RDX FWD For Sale
11 listings starting at $31,388
2022 Acura RDX FWD For Sale
12 listings starting at $27,655
2021 Acura RDX FWD For Sale
36 listings starting at $21,500
2020 Acura RDX FWD For Sale
34 listings starting at $18,687

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.