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Old 02-06-2008, 12:07 AM
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I would some advice on if I should use only the "premium" grade fuels in my 04 Discovery. The type of engine is a 4.0 gasoline power plant.I currently purchase my fuel from Shell. My questions are:

1. is there a safety concern with regard to the engine if I do not use 91 grade fuels in my vehicle?

2. Can I use a lower grade fuel such as 89 grades on a regular basis?

3. If I use a lower grade fuel after using a 91 grade would there be any potential hazards to the power plant due to the difference in fuel in the system.

4. Should I use any type of fuel preservation or additives in any way with my vehicle?

Thank you all for your time and effort answering my questions.
 
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Yes, since you're already using Shell (good choice), use Shell V Power 93 octane. It doesn't cost that much more and you'll get your money back in mileage, performance, and avoiding future engine problems. This is one of the most-talked-about topics on the site, so if you want to see the reasons I believe what I just said, then do a site search for "gas mileage" and you'll get a lot of information.
 
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yeah, also search for "premium" that will bring up alot of past posts, its a hot topic!

(the search is at the bottom of the main discovery page, if you didnt know!)
 
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Good day,

I would some advice on if I should use only the "premium" grade fuels in my 04 Discovery. The type of engine is a 4.0 gasoline power plant.I currently purchase my fuel from Shell. My questions are:

1. is there a safety concern with regard to the engine if I do not use 91 grade fuels in my vehicle?

2. Can I use a lower grade fuel such as 89 grades on a regular basis?

3. If I use a lower grade fuel after using a 91 grade would there be any potential hazards to the power plant due to the difference in fuel in the system.

4. Should I use any type of fuel preservation or additives in any way with my vehicle?

Thank you all for your time and effort answering my questions.
The '04 is a 4.0 in Canada? Why isn't it a 4.6 like the rest of the '04 Disco's?
 
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Old 02-06-2008, 08:51 AM
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The biggest issues is one of carboning up the valves.
There really isn't any room for debating here, use good gas or pay the price.
 
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The biggest issues is one of carboning up the valves.
There really isn't any room for debating here, use good gas or pay the price.
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That's a good question. I"m going to find out to make sure. I've always thought that they were a 4L. I will pop the hood and check the owners manual and give you the correct information.

 
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That's a good question. I"m going to find out to make sure. I've always thought that they were a 4L. I will pop the hood and check the owners manual and give you the correct information.

Spend a night reading your owner's manual. You have a 4.6 and it also states you have to use 91+ octane. No question.
 
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Use what the gas that the owners manual says or you will void your warranty. It requires premium fuel end of discussion.
 
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Seriously there's not that much difference in price. On my Blazer its like $4.30 per tank, and with the blazer's mileage, it would take upwards of 14 fill ups to get one fill up with just the money I saved by buying the cheap stuff. Thats 3000 miles!

Buy the premium, shell V power, and enjoy a nicely running engine for years.

(I only use the Blazer figures because I havn't yet priced out the figures for the Range..I just fill it up with the V power)
 


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