View Poll Results: What octane fuel do you use?
Premium (91 or higher)
117
91.41%
Medium (88-90)
10
7.81%
Regular (87 or lower)
1
0.78%
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Who's using premium gas and who's not???

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Old 02-25-2008, 10:54 AM
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Old 02-25-2008, 11:40 AM
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I have ran all three and honestly didn't notice much difference with normal driving (winter time). You can bet high end performance will take a hit if you use regular.
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93 here, i figure what is a few dollars compared to the effects that it may have on my vehicle. Since i plan to keep it for as long as i can.
Old 02-25-2008, 12:13 PM
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Old 02-25-2008, 01:46 PM
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The avg difference between the regular and premium gas is about 30 cents. Let's say you drive an avg 350 miles a week, that's 14 gallons. 14 gallons * 30 cents= $4.20/week * 52 weeks a year = $218.40 over a year! Fill it premium and rev it!
Old 02-25-2008, 02:38 PM
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89-91 for me (depends on station).
Basically I use the medium grade, or "plus."
Never regular, and not premium.

This only because the TSX is my commuter, and a lease.
Otherwise I'd prolly use Super/Premium.


EDIT: You know what, I'm gonna try Premium next time and see if I can feel a difference.
Old 02-25-2008, 02:56 PM
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92 Premium at WAWA, always the best price. Even cheaper than the Exxon down the street that has premium on sale mon and thurs for .06 off!

Never ever had an issue with wawa gas, car sounds/performs fine.
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I noticed my gas mileage went to crap when I used anything lower than 91. So it's really just going to be a wash on my car. Cheaper gas, but more frequent fillups.
Old 02-25-2008, 06:45 PM
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i've tried everything from 87 to 93 and mileage is identical nomatter what, so i just use 87. not worth spending the extra money on premium if you have no use for it. it's only a honda after all. would prob. run on crisco.
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Holy sh!t I would never use anything in a vehicle that required 91+ octane other than 91+ octane. I actually make it a point to put in 93 and pay a couple cents more than going to a 92 octane discount gasoline station.
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Modern engines can compensate for lower than recommended octane. However, you're making your engine do extra work to keep it from knocking. Most things I've read indicate that in the long run it's harder on your engine.

I use what the builder recommends.

Enjoy your purchase!
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