Reigner92 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/28/2011-chevrolet-volt-requires-premium-gas/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Seems like quite the oversight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Seems like quite the oversight. This will only further confuse customers, who think it runs on unicorn glitter and fairy dust. "What? I thought it was electric?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 This will only further confuse customers, who think it runs on unicorn glitter and fairy dust. "What? I thought it was electric?" GM was smart to make the Volt an extended range electric. Full electric vehicles like the Leaf fall to this problem: Will I make it there and back on one full charge? What if there are lots of hills, or temp drops precipitiously during trip, or I'm dealing with 30mph headwind the whole way. Advertising may say 100 miles on one full charge, but your miles may vary considerably based on many varied factors. The Volt has those problems covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 GM was smart to make the Volt an extended range electric. Full electric vehicles like the Leaf fall to this problem: Will I make it there and back on one full charge? What if there are lots of hills, or temp drops precipitiously during trip, or I'm dealing with 30mph headwind the whole way. Advertising may say 100 miles on one full charge, but your miles may vary considerably based on many varied factors. The Volt has those problems covered. Don't get me wrong, the technology is astounding... but GM historically has trouble explaining to customers just what it is they're selling, and the image they've pushed of the Volt so far doesn't jive with an announcement that it requires Premium fuel. That's all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 GM was smart to make the Volt an extended range electric. Full electric vehicles like the Leaf fall to this problem: Will I make it there and back on one full charge? What if there are lots of hills, or temp drops precipitiously during trip, or I'm dealing with 30mph headwind the whole way. Advertising may say 100 miles on one full charge, but your miles may vary considerably based on many varied factors. The Volt has those problems covered. Agree on those notes, but why the heck should an 80 HP 1.4 liter require premium fuel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97 F350 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Question. OK - you fill up your tank with premium fuel. Then for the next 3 months you only drive to work and back - say 20 miles round trip. and maybe to the store, movie. In other words - you only run on electric. Then you decide to go on vacation. And after 40 miles your 4-cylinder finally kicks on - sucking down that nicely stale, gelled 10% ethanol fuel. Or does Chevy have a solution for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Question. OK - you fill up your tank with premium fuel. Then for the next 3 months you only drive to work and back - say 20 miles round trip. and maybe to the store, movie. In other words - you only run on electric. Then you decide to go on vacation. And after 40 miles your 4-cylinder finally kicks on - sucking down that nicely stale, gelled 10% ethanol fuel. Or does Chevy have a solution for this? It is said that the gas engine will cycle on periodically regardless of whether or not it is needed, precisely to avoid a scenario such as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 It is said that the gas engine will cycle on periodically regardless of whether or not it is needed, precisely to avoid a scenario such as that. And supposedly Premium has less ethanol. (0-5% vs 10% for 87). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 It is said that the gas engine will cycle on periodically regardless of whether or not it is needed, precisely to avoid a scenario such as that. And I think it takes just a tad longer than 3 months to get stale and gel. Hell, the 1+ year old gas sitting in the can in my garage still fires up my leaf blower, weed eater, and ATV just fine. No gel problems there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I wonder if the longevity issue of fuel is the reason for premium as opposed to the engine requiring it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 .....Or does Chevy have a solution for this? No...but Sta-Bil does.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Can run fine on regular. http://green.autoblog.com/2010/08/03/2011-chevrolet-volt-has-knock-sensor-can-run-on-regular-gas/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Autobloggreen+%28AutoblogGreen%29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Can run fine on regular. http://green.autoblog.com/2010/08/03/2011-chevrolet-volt-has-knock-sensor-can-run-on-regular-gas/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Autobloggreen+%28AutoblogGreen%29 Good to know. You are safe from ridicule for now, GM. :poke: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) Good to know. You are safe from ridicule for now, GM. :poke: But then the sticker should have said Premium Unleaded Fuel Recommended, not Premium Unleaded Fuel Only. Edited August 3, 2010 by akirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 But then the sticker should have said Premium Unleaded Fuel Recommended, not Premium Unleaded Fuel Only. I still wouldn't run 87 in it. My Cobra has a knock sensor too and there's no way I'd put regular unleaded in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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