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CORNHICK All-Star Author Omaha Posts:601 Points:272,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2012 2:02:46 PM Ignore CORNHICK Report Abuse Is the more expensive gas worth buying. Is the second most expensive gas better than the cheapest or what exactly should I do or buy? Does one burn hotter than the other? Thank you

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Is the more expensive gas worth buying. Is the second most expensive gas better than the cheapest or what exactly should I do or buy? Does one burn hotter than the other? Thank you

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waynecz Sophomore Author Indiana Posts:219 Points:243,185 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2013 12:30:56 AM Ignore waynecz Report Abuse my experience has been you get slightly better fuel mileage, but it NEVER offsets the increas in the price you typically pay for the gasoline
CORNHICK All-Star Author Omaha Posts:601 Points:272,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 11:02:38 PM Ignore CORNHICK Report Abuse why is it when towing you get better mileage with higher octane I have heard of this before.
PhilnTX All-Star Author Dallas Posts:665 Points:457,185 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 12:15:09 PM Ignore PhilnTX Report Abuse When I pull my work trailer, I get better fuel economy when I use either mid or premium. For everyday driving, I use the cheapest lowest recommended octane level gas.
Greenrancher All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:637 Points:251,990 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 9:40:20 AM Ignore Greenrancher Report Abuse Use whatever is recommended by the manufacturer.
WEDDY Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,381 Points:1,064,245 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 8:54:33 AM Ignore WEDDY Report Abuse I have noticed any difference. Use what the manufacture recommends.
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,949 Points:2,080,630 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 8:21:26 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Whatever works in your unit
CORNHICK All-Star Author Omaha Posts:601 Points:272,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 2:43:40 AM Ignore CORNHICK Report Abuse which is regular without death- a- nol (ethanol)
jay93LA Champion Author New Orleans Posts:2,584 Points:626,435 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 7:57:25 AM Ignore jay93LA Report Abuse use regular
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,182 Points:825,070 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 6:01:58 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse I buy what the owners manual recommends. And that is 87.
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,949 Points:2,080,630 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 8:18:51 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Whatever the manny sez
CORNHICK All-Star Author Omaha Posts:601 Points:272,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2013 10:19:00 PM Ignore CORNHICK Report Abuse I once heard from a smart guy that not to buy the cheapest and not the most expensive but the happy medium so I just run that lol
djp071158 All-Star Author Detroit Posts:803 Points:319,725 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 5:31:44 AM Ignore djp071158 Report Abuse I buy what the owners manual recommends. 97
twt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,948 Points:1,022,735 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 3:56:00 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse I buy what the service manual recommends.
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:932 Points:233,525 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 3:19:30 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse regular is okay
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,870 Points:1,608,175 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 3:26:31 PM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse I use what the manual for my car says to use, 87 or higher. I use 87.
Snowchoux Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,003 Points:145,635 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 11:58:25 AM Ignore Snowchoux Report Abuse I bought a car from an old individual years back, she only used premium. I started using regular and always heard a pinging. Why does this happen?
chipote Champion Author Washington Posts:1,274 Points:392,555 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 3:03:11 AM Ignore chipote Report Abuse For my car regular is recommended
Saab93turbo All-Star Author Washington Posts:509 Points:89,335 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 6:32:36 PM Ignore Saab93turbo Report Abuse With quite a few cars, premium gas does getter better mileage but the difference is too small to pay for the higher cost. Best bet is to read the manufacturer's recommendation in the owner's manual. Some cars don't take advantage of premium and the owner's manual recommends 87 octane. For my car, the EPA has 2 mpg ratings. The one with premium gas is the same in the city, 1 mpg better on the highway.
DrVenture Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:29 Points:46,340 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:40:30 AM Ignore DrVenture Report Abuse Here is why premium fuel is much better. YES it is more expensive, but that is because of the extra added additives for better engine performance, and fuel economy. PLUS premium BURNS slower in the motor which will actually increase gas mileage because of the higher octane count. So yes you might pay on a monday a lot for premium, but will not require a fill up until maybe Friday, instead of tues, or weds filling up with Regular because of a few pennies. Many of you WASTE money on much more UNNEEDED things in life to really worry about gas price.
emtrob2012 All-Star Author Myrtle Beach Posts:978 Points:162,280 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 20, 2013 3:29:35 AM Ignore emtrob2012 Report Abuse prices are too high right now
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,870 Points:1,608,175 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2013 11:50:49 AM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse I use 87 octane. The manual for my car states 87 or higher. Premium will not hurt it but will not give better fuel economy. [Edited by: PaylessKY at 1/19/2013 11:51:41 AM EST]
CORNHICK All-Star Author Omaha Posts:601 Points:272,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2013 2:04:25 AM Ignore CORNHICK Report Abuse alright I will listen to you guys sorry I am just gonna stick with regular I don't want to waste my hard earned money on "PREMIUM" GAS. Premium sounds like bolgna unless you need it then use it people.
Jeff1226 Sophomore Author Flint Posts:127 Points:8,075 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 11:55:04 AM Ignore Jeff1226 Report Abuse only regular
medic6133 Champion Author New York Posts:1,198 Points:238,690 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 7:32:18 AM Ignore medic6133 Report Abuse My car takes premium & that's what I feed her.
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,447 Points:716,205 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 5:59:40 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse Premium is recommended for my car, so that's what I use.
CORNHICK All-Star Author Omaha Posts:601 Points:272,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 12:18:27 AM Ignore CORNHICK Report Abuse I'm just going to use premium in my car even though it isn't required it may be a placebo effect but I swear my car runs better on it and my friends spend money a lot more stupid than buying the better gas for their cars!
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,368 Points:354,190 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 10:19:40 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse in one of my cars premium
CORNHICK All-Star Author Omaha Posts:601 Points:272,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 3:48:29 PM Ignore CORNHICK Report Abuse for me
CORNHICK All-Star Author Omaha Posts:601 Points:272,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 3:48:15 PM Ignore CORNHICK Report Abuse premium only
CORNHICK All-Star Author Omaha Posts:601 Points:272,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 1:37:17 AM Ignore CORNHICK Report Abuse im going to do a average fuel test on all four different grades of gas premium super unleaded, unleaded and e-85 and see what is most cost effective.
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,295 Points:3,378,225 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 8:12:38 AM Ignore jes Report Abuse Unless the owners manual specifically requires your vehicle to use premium, you're just wasting your money.
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,870 Points:1,608,175 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 4:00:46 AM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse Check the manual for your vehicle and use what it state you should use.
Karisholman Veteran Author Nevada Posts:281 Points:186,160 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 10:20:08 PM Ignore Karisholman Report Abuse If you track your mpg it can be helpful to experiment and see if better fuel improves performance or mpg
CORNHICK All-Star Author Omaha Posts:601 Points:272,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:47:26 PM Ignore CORNHICK Report Abuse just bought e85 105 octane burns hotter though :(
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:932 Points:233,525 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 4:11:15 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse always regular
DucatiRider Rookie Author Maryland Posts:70 Points:1,200 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2012 9:49:03 AM Ignore DucatiRider Report Abuse It depends on your engine. Higher compression ratio means you need higher octane. The only difference between grades of gas is the octane -- that is the stability of the gas to avoid detonating as it is compressed in the cylinder.
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,870 Points:1,608,175 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2012 1:16:21 PM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse If your vehicle needs premium, use it other wise stay with regular.
DisMusBeDaPlaz Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,540 Points:593,920 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2012 12:25:29 AM Ignore DisMusBeDaPlaz Report Abuse For my vehicle, to get the performance that is meant to perform, I have to purchase the higher octane. When people start messing with the mixture that is suppose to go in their vehicles, and becomes sluggish......that should tell you something about the purchase of fuel going into the vehicle.
CORNHICK All-Star Author Omaha Posts:601 Points:272,385 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2012 8:32:05 PM Ignore CORNHICK Report Abuse so if i my car doesn't require high octane don't use it ?
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,447 Points:716,205 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2012 6:07:26 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse Premium is recommended for my Chevy HHR 2.4L because of the high compression ratio, so that's what I use.
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,368 Points:354,190 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2012 1:10:36 AM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse yes increse mpg
ariona14 Sophomore Author Miami Posts:103 Points:179,810 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 6:43:16 PM Ignore ariona14 Report Abuse my nissan murano requires premium which is 93 down here in florida since we have 87, 89 and 93 as the 3 grades
twt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,948 Points:1,022,735 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 10:13:23 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse Use what your car maker recommends.
Banjoe Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:4,454 Points:640,620 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 8:00:00 AM Ignore Banjoe Report Abuse Lots of theories on this topic. Good to see some real information amongst the fluff. Too bad there aren't flags showing the true science comments so the learning folks can just jump to those.
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,748 Points:2,863,015 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 7:01:41 AM Ignore gvan Report Abuse One viewpoint: Myth: Premium gas gets better mileage than regular. Facts: This myth goes back to the 1960s, Mazor says, when only premium gas had detergent, which helps clean the engine and improves its efficiency. However, now all fuel grades have detergents. “Our recommendation is to read your owner’s manual,” says Mazor. “Ninety percent of cars on the road run on regular gasoline.” If you use premium when it isn’t required, he says, the only thing you’re draining is your wallet.
ivmotorsports Rookie Author San Bernardino Posts:1 Points:5,695 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2012 11:11:45 AM Ignore ivmotorsports Report Abuse Use it only if your owners manula requires it
weddy11 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,867 Points:458,250 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2012 10:10:16 AM Ignore weddy11 Report Abuse Use what is recommended for your car. Buying higher octane gas is a total waste of money if your car runs good on regular. No difference in gas mileage from regular to the most expensive.
Coya843 Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:5 Points:200 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2012 11:32:03 AM Ignore Coya843 Report Abuse My gas economy is so much better with premium fuel vs. regular fuel.
ultimate Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,863 Points:1,356,045 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2012 7:50:14 AM Ignore ultimate Report Abuse only if regular makes your car knock
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,182 Points:825,070 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2012 6:05:22 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse I agree with oilerfan. See manufacturer's recommendations.