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nycztony85 Veteran Author New York Posts:330 Points:44,380 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 15, 2012 9:33:52 PM Ignore nycztony85 Report Abuse people say premium gives you better mileage then Regular True or False?

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people say premium gives you better mileage then Regular True or False?

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delgadobb Rookie Author Nevada Posts:14 Points:2,270 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 10:32:01 PM Ignore delgadobb Report Abuse Absolutely false. Octane has nothing to do with the quality of the gas - it has to do with how easily it burns. Lower octane = burns more easily. Higher compression & performance engines don't want the gas to burn prematurely so they require higher octane gas to delay the explosion created by high compression. Ever notice a lot of 85 octane gas when you're driving through high elevation areas? (i.e. Denver) There's less oxygen in the air so the gas needs to be a lower octane in order to be able to fire effectively. If the octane's too high when you're driving in the mountains, your car will really struggle to run. Focus on finding the highest quality gas with the best detergents at the octane that's appropriate for your car. THAT'S more important. If you use 91 octane gas in a vehicle designed for 87 octane gas you can eventually make your vehicle dependent on the higher octane & there's no reason to spend the extra 20 cents/gallon (or whatever the difference is at the time). Hope this helps.
cujo1977 Sophomore Author Nashville Posts:180 Points:33,350 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2013 6:48:25 AM Ignore cujo1977 Report Abuse none for me
RNF Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,203 Points:2,900,355 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2013 6:39:06 AM Ignore RNF Report Abuse False
stoessner Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:5 Points:200 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 9:54:53 AM Ignore stoessner Report Abuse I've noticed no difference. If you have a car that needs higher octane fuel, you'll find it runs better.
MBar351 Veteran Author Raleigh Posts:305 Points:692,100 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2013 9:29:38 PM Ignore MBar351 Report Abuse I've never been able to detect any significant difference.
streetirsx Veteran Author North Dakota Posts:474 Points:149,440 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2013 4:59:21 PM Ignore streetirsx Report Abuse False. Its better for your engine, but your MPG depends on several other factors not just the gas grade you buy.
fan2love Champion Author Vancouver Posts:17,725 Points:3,565,430 Joined:Sep 2002	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2013 4:55:27 PM Ignore fan2love Report Abuse Depends on your vehicle, as I'm sure this has been stated already.
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,286 Points:447,995 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2013 2:11:46 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Premium will if the engine requires it and regular will decrease engine performance and mileage otherwise. However, premium burned needlessly will have no effect.
BGSG_63 Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:44 Points:2,150 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 5:05:50 AM Ignore BGSG_63 Report Abuse Yes, and my records on long trips proves that higher octane ratings gives me/us better M.P.G. but then speed, weather and Flat terrain over hilly mountains plays a part in this too. Driving 55 MPH over 75 MPH gets better MPG too, but then again what do I know..... Smile
giwan All-Star Author Michigan Posts:630 Points:104,535 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 12:42:18 AM Ignore giwan Report Abuse Typically false but if your vehicle needs premium then a lower grade can lower your mpg
sheba24 Champion Author Long Island Posts:2,450 Points:659,980 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2013 7:03:20 AM Ignore sheba24 Report Abuse false
Maxer105 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,208 Points:309,090 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2013 6:49:16 AM Ignore Maxer105 Report Abuse Don't know, never tried it.
BeaON Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,287 Points:82,390 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2013 6:40:12 AM Ignore BeaON Report Abuse I don't now.
nurdco Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:9,387 Points:1,723,085 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2013 6:14:12 AM Ignore nurdco Report Abuse FAUX
DanFMA Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,257 Points:1,101,160 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2013 6:08:24 AM Ignore DanFMA Report Abuse False.
MIT05 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,307 Points:1,419,025 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2013 5:40:56 AM Ignore MIT05 Report Abuse A little bit, not much.
twt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,964 Points:1,023,935 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2013 4:01:25 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse It's not worth the difference in price.
petromonitor Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,519 Points:546,380 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2013 11:28:50 PM Ignore petromonitor Report Abuse False
bmxstud Veteran Author Chicago Posts:284 Points:116,815 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2013 10:16:59 PM Ignore bmxstud Report Abuse depends
PassmyGas Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:381 Points:678,705 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2013 8:11:37 PM Ignore PassmyGas Report Abuse When driving on the Autobahn, then it would make a difference. Here in the US, we usually don't get the high-performance difference out of the vehicle. The answer would be False
streetirsx Veteran Author North Dakota Posts:474 Points:149,440 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2013 5:55:58 PM Ignore streetirsx Report Abuse Yes and No.. theres too may variables when it comes to MPG. 87 vs 91, weather, terrain and style of driving. But purely putting 91 is not going to make much of a difference
PhilnTX All-Star Author Dallas Posts:665 Points:457,935 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2013 5:29:01 PM Ignore PhilnTX Report Abuse In my 2010 Silverado, I get 2 MPG better when using 89, and 3 MPG better when using 91 VS 87 octane. This is calculated mileage, not instant mileage from the DIC. When I fill up with gas that has no ethanol, it is about .5MPG better yet. This is loaded and/or unloaded.
dvx4002004 Sophomore Author Medford Posts:142 Points:280,495 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2013 1:41:39 PM Ignore dvx4002004 Report Abuse True
Onlypremiumg Rookie Author Ontario Posts:6 Points:2,945 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2013 10:07:26 AM Ignore Onlypremiumg Report Abuse Almost 3 years studying, a couple thousand dollars later. 30 mpg in a full size gmc 1/2 ton with a v8 I say in your face ethanol and dodge! Emissions good! Environmental friendly! Cleaner burning! You couldn't pay me to run regular! They should only produce nitrogen enriched premium gas and that's it! Btw I'll never reveal my secret lol stupid computers!
tpinilla Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:39 Points:6,295 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2013 8:30:57 PM Ignore tpinilla Report Abuse F for most ofus
GBMAX Champion Author Phoenix Posts:4,806 Points:1,929,305 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2013 9:25:55 AM Ignore GBMAX Report Abuse Some cars.
cogas1 All-Star Author Colorado Posts:534 Points:360,490 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2013 9:21:17 AM Ignore cogas1 Report Abuse False.
5p33df73ak Sophomore Author Gary Posts:235 Points:54,810 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:02:15 PM Ignore 5p33df73ak Report Abuse Either way, I drive as best as I can drive. I really don't like spending a lot on gas either way but when gas prices are higher, I tend to want to car pool a lot. To me car pooling saves a lot on gas and when people give you gas money, they can give you less, saving them money because the more people that you car people the less money people have to give you for gas and it will still come out to be the total of what you need to pay.
petromonitor Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,519 Points:546,380 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:01:48 PM Ignore petromonitor Report Abuse False
ace12012 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,805 Points:350,060 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 12:20:14 PM Ignore ace12012 Report Abuse depends on the engine.
gas_phil Champion Author Sacramento Posts:2,007 Points:154,440 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 11:35:02 AM Ignore gas_phil Report Abuse It depends on the vehicle (electromechanical design).
Saab93turbo All-Star Author Washington Posts:509 Points:89,335 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 11:20:48 AM Ignore Saab93turbo Report Abuse The government and many consumer advocates like to say "no" but the truth is that SOME cars getter better gas mileage with premium. The EPA has two gas mileage ratings with the 2005 Saab 9-3 (turbo) and they post the results as 1 mpg better with premium. However, the extra costs of premium doesn't cover the savings from 1 mpg.
DerTaubman Champion Author Detroit Posts:7,454 Points:1,557,720 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 11:12:01 AM Ignore DerTaubman Report Abuse The new Dodge Dart is said to require premium to get the best gas mileage.
Greenrancher All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:648 Points:253,190 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 10:47:37 AM Ignore Greenrancher Report Abuse False.
jb47 Champion Author Shreveport Posts:9,274 Points:1,896,775 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 9:46:48 AM Ignore jb47 Report Abuse false
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,758 Points:2,863,990 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 9:23:36 AM Ignore gvan Report Abuse False. 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.
2Tall Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,965 Points:2,969,080 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 9:05:14 AM Ignore 2Tall Report Abuse False
jerrit1 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:2 Points:4,790 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 31, 2013 2:18:57 PM Ignore jerrit1 Report Abuse 87 or 91 octane makes no difference to my 2001 Cadillac Deville DTS
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,410 Points:695,260 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 9:12:57 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse MANDYDONNAPRINC writes (about a 1990 Honda Accord): Why else would Honda recommend using Oct 91? _____ OEM fuel recommendations are based primarily on engine compression ratio. If 91 octane is recommended, the compression ratio is too high for regular. Nowadays, engines are more flexible and can use varying octane fuels because they can advance or retard the spark as GOUGENATOR points out. [Edited by: Houckster at 1/30/2013 9:14:10 PM EST]
paullypuiu Veteran Author Georgia Posts:263 Points:91,370 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 7:20:44 PM Ignore paullypuiu Report Abuse i don't know ,i never used premium.
mandydonnaprinc Champion Author Hamilton Posts:4,160 Points:1,967,175 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 7:16:57 PM Ignore mandydonnaprinc Report Abuse My 1990 Honda accord ERX has over 505,000 KM on it, always ran Oct 91; but this last year use Sunoco ultra 64 from U.S.A. Never did anything to motor or injectors. Owners manual recommends Oct 91. I would suggest higher grade of gas is probably better for the engine. Why else would Honda recommend using Oct 91.
gougenator Champion Author Dallas Posts:30,048 Points:3,271,875 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 6:51:20 PM Ignore gougenator Report Abuse big urban myth!!! the stations try to trick you into buying the premium to up thier profits! go figure ,,not to advise in using the "correct" gas for your vehicle engines nowadays can "adjust" to octane levels (such as buying regular for your premium octane-sucking engine,,to save on the cost) soooo i dunno LOL
PDN57 All-Star Author San Bernardino Posts:857 Points:163,545 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 10:49:53 AM Ignore PDN57 Report Abuse For 20 cents more a gallon how much more are you expecting? Urban myth?
BlueberryFocus All-Star Author Rochester Posts:553 Points:129,535 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 10:31:07 AM Ignore BlueberryFocus Report Abuse only if your car requiers or reccomends it
Seekingone Champion Author Louisville Posts:3,667 Points:995,850 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 7:22:46 AM Ignore Seekingone Report Abuse false
sheba24 Champion Author Long Island Posts:2,450 Points:659,980 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 7:06:56 AM Ignore sheba24 Report Abuse false
pacecar68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,772 Points:889,420 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 10:56:38 PM Ignore pacecar68 Report Abuse false...no need to over buy...lol.
NYRfan Veteran Author Cincinnati Posts:480 Points:306,825 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 10:46:52 PM Ignore NYRfan Report Abuse maybe, but is it worth the extra money?
emtrob2012 All-Star Author Myrtle Beach Posts:978 Points:162,280 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 10:35:59 PM Ignore emtrob2012 Report Abuse it does but not worth the extra money for the higher grade.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,410 Points:695,260 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 7:14:15 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse XBAG writes: I have no clue. _____ My, that was amazingly helpful. You might try reading the link I provided. THEN you would have a clue.