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Old 08-31-2005, 03:52 PM
Duffman Duffman is offline
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Default Is gas really all that different?

So how big is the difference between regular unleaded and premium gas?

What is the benefit of premium gas? Does your car last longer? Or peform better with premium?

Is it worth the extra 30c a gallon?
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Old 08-31-2005, 03:54 PM
Uglyowl Uglyowl is offline
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Default Re: Is gas really all that different?

Most cars it doesn't make a bit of difference, read the car manual. Mine does fine on 87.

Most people waste their money on premium when it is not needed and does nothing
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Old 08-31-2005, 03:55 PM
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Default Re: Is gas really all that different?

I remember reading somewhere that the short answer to your question is "No".
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Old 08-31-2005, 03:55 PM
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Default Re: Is gas really all that different?

some answers here

Basically, if your car requires a certain octane it's probably wise to use that higher grade, but if it doesn't have any requirements there won't be any benefits to using it over the regular unleaded.

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Old 08-31-2005, 03:55 PM
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Default Re: Is gas really all that different?

yes depending on your car it matters alot so ive been told cause im sure im gonna get jumped all over but u should use what ur car needs

IE if u need premium use it

like mine says use 91 minimal...so im stuck using 93
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Old 08-31-2005, 03:59 PM
mmbt0ne mmbt0ne is offline
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Default Re: Is gas really all that different?

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yes depending on your car it matters alot so ive been told cause im sure im gonna get jumped all over but u should use what ur car needs

IE if u need premium use it

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This is true. My car performs better with premium, just like it says in the manual, but it can run on any grade. I usually use midgrade, but I'm not against using regular when prices get up like this. Hell, if this engine can run a Jetta on regular gas, it can run an A4 just as well.

However, as a little aside, gas between companies tends not to differ as much as they'd like you to believe. In fact, one of my history teachers told us that gas companies often fill their tankers (the ones that drive) from another company's supply if they don't have any gas ready at the fueling station. Chevron, Exxon, Shell, etc. do not make your car run any better.
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Old 08-31-2005, 04:31 PM
Ringo_Mojo Ringo_Mojo is offline
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Default Re: Is gas really all that different?

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However, as a little aside, gas between companies tends not to differ as much as they'd like you to believe. In fact, one of my history teachers told us that gas companies often fill their tankers (the ones that drive) from another company's supply if they don't have any gas ready at the fueling station. Chevron, Exxon, Shell, etc. do not make your car run any better.

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Actually its a bit more severe then that. Gasoline is pumped to regions via massive pipe networks across the country. All the companies not only use the same pipes, but interchange the actual gas. If Exxon pumps 1000 gallons into the system in one place, and Shell pumps 1000 Gallons into the system in another place, they can both take out 1000 gallons anywhere in the system. The ONLY difference between two companies gasoline is what additives they put in it before its trucked to the individual stations.

So the best advice i can give is, use the cheapest gas you can find in the lowest octane rating reccomended in your cars manual.
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Old 08-31-2005, 03:56 PM
Patrick del Poker Grande Patrick del Poker Grande is offline
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Default Re: Is gas really all that different?

I've explained it all before here.
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Old 08-31-2005, 04:13 PM
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I've explained it all before here.

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OMG. Jake only had 9 posts once?!

GoT
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Old 08-31-2005, 04:18 PM
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OMG. Jake only had 9 posts once?!

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Yes, right after he made post #8
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