What octane of fuel are you running?

[supersix]

There seems to be a debate on what type of fuel to run in the Defender.  I've been running 87 octane.  However I've seen a few guys on facebook mention they had cold starting issues when running a higher octane fuel (93).   What type of fuel are you running?

 

[Dragoon]

I've been running premium only because I feel like when I fill my gas cans I could lose some octane by the time I get around to using them. Not sure if that's even a thing, but for fuel that sits in storage, I usually go with a higher octane for peace of mind. I've had no issues with hard starting since I've been running premium gas in my Defender.

 

[Texason99]

I run premium gas and have had no issues

 

[Dan]

I store premium in fuel cans (NATO cans) but before a ride I top off with 87. My XMR sips fuel so slowly on even hard days (60 mph) that I’m astonished that I only burn a half tank after 5-6 hours on the trails. I wish my truck could do that!

 

[Dragoon]

The fuel mileage on these machines really is amazing!

 

[Jerry]

When I purchased the HD-10, the Dealer stated that Can Am recommended 87.  I always had preferred running non oxy, non ethanol 93 in all my engines other than the autos.  I have only run 87 in my HD10, and would agree with Dragoon that the fuel efficiency is great.

 

[luke]

running 87 is a good idea. fuel economy is great on these machines!

 

[Kuz]

Just brought mine home last week and have been using ethanol free 90 "recreational fuel" that the station around here sells. It's definitely more expensive...so maybe I should just switch to regular and stay with can-am's recommendations 

 

[Tim]

I have a 2020 Can Am Defender Max HD10 with enclosed cab. Most of the issues seem to be related to the very poor service dept where I bought it. Shortly after purchase we began smelling gas after the tank got below 1/4 tank. After a few weeks the gas smell happened after 1/2 tank. We took in and after 5 weeks we got it back, they put a new gas cap on it. That helped for a week, now the gas smell appears after the tank gets below 3/4 tank. Has anyone else had this problem?

 

[WSB]

I just bought a 2021 HD10 and I put ethanol free gas in it. I hope that’s okay.

 

[Hogisland42]

That's all I have run since I got min last September and have not had a problem

 

[Vern]

Hi , any one fix gas smell in cab yet ? 2021 defender limited . Thanks in advance .

 

[Steelslinger]

Check your vent lines from the gas tank. Make sure the lines are clear and located away from the cab. Also double check that you don't have any leaks around the fuel lines and injectors.