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DerekS Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,751 Points:685,025 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2011 8:44:51 PM Ignore DerekS Report Abuse Here, the highest octane sold is 92. However, in Vancouver, B.C., some Chevron stations sell 94 octane. It's much more expensive. In Seattle, 92 costs about $4.00 and 94 in Vancouver cost over $5.50. How many of you would pay $1.50 more and why? I would not because the extra octane would just make me feel better, not make the car go any faster. I have noticed that 92 makes me get better gas mileage but the difference is not enough to cover the increased cost of premium.

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Here, the highest octane sold is 92. However, in Vancouver, B.C., some Chevron stations sell 94 octane. It's much more expensive. In Seattle, 92 costs about $4.00 and 94 in Vancouver cost over $5.50.

How many of you would pay $1.50 more and why?

I would not because the extra octane would just make me feel better, not make the car go any faster. I have noticed that 92 makes me get better gas mileage but the difference is not enough to cover the increased cost of premium.

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PassmyGas Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:288 Points:661,630 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 5:47:26 AM Ignore PassmyGas Report Abuse no
mybigtruck Sophomore Author San Jose Posts:114 Points:195,875 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 3:55:52 AM Ignore mybigtruck Report Abuse Nope. My gasser engine is designed to run on 87 and calibrated to expect it. Anything more is useless...Anything less, it'll retard timing to compensate Diesel is different. The higher the cetane, the better [Edited by: mybigtruck at 5/16/2013 3:57:07 AM EST]
johnchase All-Star Author Miami Posts:524 Points:371,335 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 10:01:06 AM Ignore johnchase Report Abuse Why
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,502 Points:2,832,290 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 9:53:26 AM Ignore gvan Report Abuse No!!!! If your vehicle is designed to run on regular there is no benefit to using a higher octane other than benefitting the station owner or oil company's profits.
weddy11 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,721 Points:428,825 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 9:45:32 AM Ignore weddy11 Report Abuse No, my car runs good on regular.
bmsgolf Champion Author Amarillo Posts:2,027 Points:450,255 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 9:16:22 AM Ignore bmsgolf Report Abuse no, my truck calls for 87. Why pay more for it when it is not needed.
CptSteve Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,171 Points:2,641,215 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 9:11:53 AM Ignore CptSteve Report Abuse I don't have any use for it.
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,037 Points:796,295 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 6:40:48 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse I do'nt need one. NO
Boyrr Champion Author Allentown Posts:15,160 Points:3,160,630 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 5:59:24 AM Ignore Boyrr Report Abuse nope, nbot if my machine didn't need it, that would be foolish
Maxer105 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,060 Points:286,715 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 5:55:48 AM Ignore Maxer105 Report Abuse no, don't need 94.
cv Champion Author Raleigh Posts:15,191 Points:3,263,655 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 5:51:32 AM Ignore cv Report Abuse No, I have no use for 94 octane gas.
cogas1 Veteran Author Colorado Posts:389 Points:329,565 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 4:32:11 AM Ignore cogas1 Report Abuse I wouldn't pay a penny more for 94 octane.
emtrob2012 All-Star Author Myrtle Beach Posts:893 Points:147,155 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 9:30:01 PM Ignore emtrob2012 Report Abuse no...scrap it only use one blend...gas prices might go lower
B5Quattro Sophomore Author Akron Posts:139 Points:107,725 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 8:35:01 PM Ignore B5Quattro Report Abuse no way
d_clark All-Star Author Grand Rapids Posts:920 Points:377,690 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 8:19:44 PM Ignore d_clark Report Abuse no
NickoliMB Champion Author Manitoba Posts:2,488 Points:467,255 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 8:18:06 PM Ignore NickoliMB Report Abuse Most definately NOT!!!
CptSteve Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,171 Points:2,641,215 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 6:33:03 PM Ignore CptSteve Report Abuse Absolutely not.
lissyking Veteran Author Miami Posts:400 Points:124,890 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 6:16:12 PM Ignore lissyking Report Abuse why should I?
lissyking Veteran Author Miami Posts:400 Points:124,890 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 6:15:58 PM Ignore lissyking Report Abuse lol...no
TXBruin All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:651 Points:458,825 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 6:06:01 PM Ignore TXBruin Report Abuse no
hornet17 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:1,323 Points:440,865 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 10:31:56 AM Ignore hornet17 Report Abuse To the original poster, you have to remember that regular costs $4.85 a gallon here in Vancouver already, yes 94 octane is more expensive, but comparing it to 92 in Seattle isn't fair... our regular is $.85 more than Seattle's 92.
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,502 Points:2,832,290 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 9:37:58 AM Ignore gvan Report Abuse No, If a car requires premium fuel it doesn't appear on my list of potential purchases.
1stupedaso Sophomore Author Kentucky Posts:197 Points:70,420 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 9:09:20 AM Ignore 1stupedaso Report Abuse no, very few vehicles would require it
valby Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,896 Points:424,240 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 8:30:55 AM Ignore valby Report Abuse No, and I don't need 94 octane.
BUSSY Champion Author Dallas Posts:9,887 Points:1,537,490 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 8:29:43 AM Ignore BUSSY Report Abuse no
jack4141 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,965 Points:690,680 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 7:48:43 AM Ignore jack4141 Report Abuse Haaaa that's a laugh.
GustheCat2 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,836 Points:413,075 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 7:47:25 AM Ignore GustheCat2 Report Abuse No
crmedic Champion Author Arkansas Posts:2,635 Points:221,225 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 10:28:10 PM Ignore crmedic Report Abuse no
johnkoza Veteran Author Detroit Posts:356 Points:44,900 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 9:56:20 PM Ignore johnkoza Report Abuse No. My car is not a high compression race car!
tomgin Rookie Author Las Vegas Posts:23 Points:9,410 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 12:55:12 PM Ignore tomgin Report Abuse What for? The engines today do not need all that octane. Higher octane, more repairs.
Cottagegirl727 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:779 Points:268,295 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 11:07:25 AM Ignore Cottagegirl727 Report Abuse no
MIT05 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,147 Points:1,387,325 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 11:06:45 AM Ignore MIT05 Report Abuse No, not needed.
RadarIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:5,082 Points:1,054,270 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 7:16:14 AM Ignore RadarIN Report Abuse no
sheba24 Champion Author Long Island Posts:2,285 Points:628,280 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 7:02:28 AM Ignore sheba24 Report Abuse no way.
LauraLea5 All-Star Author Ontario Posts:779 Points:439,085 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 6:45:05 AM Ignore LauraLea5 Report Abuse No
Boyrr Champion Author Allentown Posts:15,160 Points:3,160,630 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 6:08:08 AM Ignore Boyrr Report Abuse nope, only need 87, why pay for higher.
TXBruin All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:651 Points:458,825 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2013 8:43:37 PM Ignore TXBruin Report Abuse no
MIT05 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,147 Points:1,387,325 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 5:41:26 AM Ignore MIT05 Report Abuse Why???
albie_4197 Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,026 Points:604,305 Joined:Sep 2001	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 10:56:23 PM Ignore albie_4197 Report Abuse heck no, I'll continue using 87 octane
jenksjr All-Star Author Washington Posts:502 Points:36,275 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:03:13 PM Ignore jenksjr Report Abuse I wouldn't pay for it.
nycztony85 Veteran Author New York Posts:330 Points:44,380 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 8:24:25 PM Ignore nycztony85 Report Abuse you mean 96 yes
BUSSY Champion Author Dallas Posts:9,887 Points:1,537,490 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 7:47:27 PM Ignore BUSSY Report Abuse no
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,226 Points:326,985 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 6:04:51 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse no
dvc2 All-Star Author Oakland Posts:937 Points:446,590 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 3:56:06 PM Ignore dvc2 Report Abuse no
jcpatriots Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,898 Points:596,120 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 3:47:39 PM Ignore jcpatriots Report Abuse No...
Saab93turbo Veteran Author Washington Posts:475 Points:83,185 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 1:56:13 PM Ignore Saab93turbo Report Abuse No, unless I had a special race car. Even cars that require premium in the U.S. can take 91 octane, which is premium in California.
installer All-Star Author San Diego Posts:920 Points:474,625 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 11:09:26 AM Ignore installer Report Abuse Not unless free Starbucks.
PhilnTX All-Star Author Dallas Posts:656 Points:432,855 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 10:57:51 AM Ignore PhilnTX Report Abuse With my supercharged truck, yes.
_Sparty_ Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,991 Points:686,890 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:26:27 AM Ignore _Sparty_ Report Abuse No thanks. Give me a solar car.
EdWoods Veteran Author Maryland Posts:419 Points:62,910 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 11:23:18 PM Ignore EdWoods Report Abuse Short Answer - No.