I Filled up with 87 Octane today - Democratic Underground

Jack_Dawson

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Thu Jan-13-05 11:11 AM
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I Filled up with 87 Octane today

Edited on Thu Jan-13-05 12:08 PM by Jack_Dawson

I just couldn't resist the $1.89 price. Am I going to

car owner hell?

Or...

Is high octane gas just a gimmick to make the oil companies more money?

:shrug:

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Jack_Dawson

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Thu Jan-13-05 12:09 PM
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1. Self Kick

:kick:

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kick-ass-bob

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Thu Jan-13-05 12:10 PM
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2. gimmick for most cars.

However, some cars do need higher grades.

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Jack_Dawson

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Thu Jan-13-05 12:11 PM
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3. So even though my owner's manual says...

to use 91, I shouldn't sweat it?

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kick-ass-bob

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Thu Jan-13-05 12:11 PM
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4. Here's a website:

http://theserviceadvisor.com/octane.htm

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Jack_Dawson

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Thu Jan-13-05 12:16 PM
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10. Helpful

Thx

:hi:

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LeftCoast

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Thu Jan-13-05 12:13 PM
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7. Use what the manual says

That's what your car is designed to take.

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NewJeffCT

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Thu Jan-13-05 12:12 PM
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5. most cars will function fine on 87 octane

I think I heard consumer expert Clark Howard say that only 4% of cars actually need higher than 87 octane, but like 22% of people believe that their car is one of the 4%.

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Jack_Dawson

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Thu Jan-13-05 12:13 PM
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8. LOL n/t

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Jack_Dawson

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Thu Jan-13-05 12:13 PM
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9. Helpful Site

Thx.

:hi:

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LeftCoast

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Thu Jan-13-05 12:12 PM
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6. From what I understand

You should really only use the octane that your car is designed for. I was always told that using higher octane gas than a new car is designed for is just a waste of money.

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DelawareValleyDem

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Thu Jan-13-05 12:17 PM
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11. Unless you know a ChemE with experience in this area

who can offer an expert opinion, I'd do what the manual says, especially during the warranty phase.

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shesemsmom

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Thu Jan-13-05 12:46 PM
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12. $1.63 here

I love that price. Sitting o the edge of my seat though waiting for it to return to 2 bucks plus

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