Was wondering how many people believed that high octane is a waste of money
There were some articles recently written about how high octane doesn't really do that much better than regular gasoline. So I was wondering how many people believed that high octane is a waste of money and it's all the same. I
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Re: Was wondering how many people believed that high octane is a waste of money
In cars that specify regular: It is definitely a waste. There is nothing to gain.
In old cars that specify high octane: Required. In modern cars that specify high octane: Better performance, possibly better fuel economy, but harmless to run regular. |
Re: Was wondering how many people believed that high octane is a waste of money
My 2002 Nissan recommended, but did not require, premium. My Scion recommends regular. They both got steady diets of regular, with no ill effects.
High octane fuel's only use is to increase knock resistance. No knock problems = no need to, and no advantage from, using premium. |
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I'd say use regular unless there are some extenuating circumstances that call for higher grade fuel. Some cars are so poorly maintained that using premium fuel is a necessity and some other cars are turbo'ed and really do need premium fuel. |
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