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airhogs Rookie Author Winnipeg Posts:9 Points:28,180 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 6:41:50 PM Ignore airhogs Report Abuse Is the extra cost of the medium or highest grades of fuel worth it? Does it actually save you more money than buying regular?

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Is the extra cost of the medium or highest grades of fuel worth it? Does it actually save you more money than buying regular?

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PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,870 Points:1,608,175 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 12:41:23 AM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse Check the manual for your vehicle, and use what it states for your vehicle.
Mr1lung All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:944 Points:187,850 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2013 10:35:47 AM Ignore Mr1lung Report Abuse NO
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,923 Points:2,922,335 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2013 9:02:17 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse You definitely won't see any difference in milage with higher octanes, in fact you may even clog up your intakes by using it. I had this to happen in a Honda V6 one time. Only use what the manufacturer recommends.
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,295 Points:3,378,225 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2013 8:52:30 AM Ignore jes Report Abuse Use the grade required by the manufacture, period.
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:932 Points:233,525 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2013 5:07:18 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse not really
Pucelle Rookie Author Rochester Posts:33 Points:72,690 Joined:Jun 2002	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 7:25:55 PM Ignore Pucelle Report Abuse Yes it CAN save you money IF your car requires it. If you have a high mileage car (think 100k+ miles) or your car requires 91 octane then yes the high grade does make a difference. I tested it in my 2000 Saturn SW2 when I got it in on a highway road trips that took a full tank. My car got the best gas milage when using regular gas then the 2 other grades. However, when my car was loaded down, it did better with mid-grade than than regular. The real question you should be asking is if name brand is worth the price, and that answer is yes. The price per mile is better with name brand gas than no name. Name brand around here being QuickTrip, Shell, Exxon, Texaco, Chevron, and BP. I'm not sure if the former Citgo gas stations (Valero I think is was they are called) are considered name brand. I know that QuickTrip is due to their guaranteed gas (they are also a top tier gas which is the same thing) whereas Racetrack is NOT. In terms of price per mile, I get the best Gas milage with Shell, then QuickTrip, and then Chevron. My car doesn't like Exxon, does ok with BP although I usually get 91 octane but I haven't been there in years.
WEDDY Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,381 Points:1,064,245 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2012 10:38:43 AM Ignore WEDDY Report Abuse Use what is recommended for your car. If it can run on 87 octane, you will not get any better mileage putting in higher octane.
DougC71 Rookie Author York Posts:62 Points:30,725 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2012 9:01:47 AM Ignore DougC71 Report Abuse Only if your car requires it. If your manual says 87 octane, use 87 octane. Otherwise you are simply wasting your money.
cumminator Sophomore Author Colorado Springs Posts:166 Points:72,335 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2012 7:48:32 AM Ignore cumminator Report Abuse It does, might take a bit before you reckonize it. The higher octane help clea alot of junk outa the engine.
hnofer17 Champion Author Austin Posts:5,500 Points:1,029,155 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2012 4:11:39 AM Ignore hnofer17 Report Abuse No
Commute2 Champion Author District of Columbia Posts:1,163 Points:88,035 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2012 9:58:09 PM Ignore Commute2 Report Abuse In my car it is a waste
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,100 Points:1,869,875 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2012 1:21:03 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse the answer is NO
maxstar Champion Author Chicago Posts:18,680 Points:837,245 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2012 9:38:06 PM Ignore maxstar Report Abuse Your owners manual should tell you what grade fuel to use in your car. Using a higher grade than is recommended is a waste of money.
Levi2974 Rookie Author Gary Posts:85 Points:17,715 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2012 8:07:37 PM Ignore Levi2974 Report Abuse Depends on your engine and what it needs.
seabrz7 Champion Author California Posts:1,400 Points:224,810 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2012 7:20:03 PM Ignore seabrz7 Report Abuse no
heyjudeCT Champion Author Hartford Posts:1,837 Points:150,175 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2012 2:19:30 PM Ignore heyjudeCT Report Abuse not worth it
Dennis783 Champion Author Des Moines Posts:13,730 Points:2,729,860 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2012 9:29:10 AM Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse Its a waste of money to pay for a higher grade unless your car manufacturer recommends the higher octane gas.
nvoelsch Sophomore Author Eugene Posts:137 Points:90,660 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2012 9:16:48 AM Ignore nvoelsch Report Abuse I've tried different grades in both my motorcycle and truck, no noticable difference in mileage. But my wallet gets lighter the higher the grade!
Levi2974 Rookie Author Gary Posts:85 Points:17,715 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2012 1:12:44 AM Ignore Levi2974 Report Abuse I just found a gas station tonight and they were changing prices. $4.29 for Premium. Score! It was $4.40 earlier today.
airhogs Rookie Author Winnipeg Posts:9 Points:28,180 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 9:27:35 PM Ignore airhogs Report Abuse Sorry for the question being a bit fuzzy. What I wanted to know was if you were to buy the higher grades of gas over the regular grade, will it save you money in the long run even with the higher costs (Ex: better fuel efficiency, so more distance between fill ups.)? I know there are many variables that come into play, but I want to get your thoughts on it. airhogs
Gas_Buddy Champion Author Maryland Posts:26,197 Points:3,061,500 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 3:00:43 PM Ignore Gas_Buddy Report Abuse People: Read what the original post asked. He asked: "Does it actually save you more money than buying regular?" No one's answering that question.
OceanArcher Champion Author Mississippi Posts:5,838 Points:1,354,125 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 10:26:54 AM Ignore OceanArcher Report Abuse None of my cars require anything other than 87 octane for proper operation. Purchase of the higher blends would be a waste for me.
forresj Champion Author Wilmington Posts:2,940 Points:569,980 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 10:23:02 AM Ignore forresj Report Abuse Premium (92 grade) gas is a waste of money if your car can use regular (87 grade) gasoline. Check your owner's manual. Premium gas is typically used in engines with high cylinder compression. It prevents premature combustion within the cylinder called "knocking".
kxy4fw Champion Author Denver Posts:1,226 Points:275,355 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 10:22:57 AM Ignore kxy4fw Report Abuse I use the grade that is recommended.
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,447 Points:716,205 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 6:31:05 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse Premiium is recommended for my car, so that's what I use.
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,100 Points:1,869,875 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 1:02:13 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse if it's not required from your manufacturer, no
ePolonia Rookie Author Chicago Posts:6 Points:12,470 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 10:54:06 PM Ignore ePolonia Report Abuse See this - /Forum_MSG.aspx?master=1&category=1054&topic=487190&page_no=1&FAV=N
ePolonia Rookie Author Chicago Posts:6 Points:12,470 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 10:54:03 PM Ignore ePolonia Report Abuse See this - /Forum_MSG.aspx?master=1&category=1054&topic=487190&page_no=1&FAV=N
Gas_Buddy Champion Author Maryland Posts:26,197 Points:3,061,500 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 10:35:40 PM Ignore Gas_Buddy Report Abuse Without getting into the merits of using mid-grade or premium gas - which isn't what airhogs apparently isn't talking about in the original post, to answer his question "Does it actually save you more money than buying regular?", no, of course it doesn't save you more money than buying regular. Not, unless the price of regular gas is higher than that of mid-grade and premium. If what's mean by the original post is something different, such as asking about performance, etc., then he different question needs to be asked. But the answer to the question asked is "no"; you can't save money if you're buying a higher priced item than if you bought the lower priced item.
Shell91Octane Rookie Author California Posts:16 Points:157,890 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 8:10:43 PM Ignore Shell91Octane Report Abuse Read your owners manual and use what they recomend for example my wifes Honda calls for regular fuel and my HEMI Charger requires mid grade fuel.
forresj Champion Author Wilmington Posts:2,940 Points:569,980 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 7:40:29 PM Ignore forresj Report Abuse Premium (92 grade) gas is a waste of money if your car can use regular (87 grade) gasoline. Check your owner's manual. Premium gas is typically used in engines with high cylinder compression. It prevents premature combustion within the cylinder called "knocking".
Jescareno22 Veteran Author Toms River Posts:303 Points:58,070 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2012 6:57:59 PM Ignore Jescareno22 Report Abuse ...