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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by brociouz
^ AFAIK, no one here is talking about using lower octane fuel, but rather where you buy the fuel from. You should always use Premium (91).

Correct, friend. Only RookieIS was. So I was trying to show how the lower octane cost "savings" is offset by the lower mpg, so it is really shifting the cost, and not a true savings.

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Originally Posted by RookieIS

I disagree with your statement. $2 a tank adds up, especially for people like me who commutes 100 miles to school, work. Maybe to you saving $2 a tank isnt a big deal, but it is to commuters like me!

Originally Posted by INEEDANSC3
It always cracks me up how people buy a $50k Lexus and then try to save 10 cents a gallon on gas, the difference is what AT MOST $2 a tank???

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and INFEEDANS3 was replying to Vital:

Originally Posted by vital
What if you switch constantly between premium and the middle grade?

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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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I only use Chevron and Shell. They both state they add additives to the gas mix to help reduce carbon buildup. No other gas companies I've seen do this so until they do I'll be sticking with Chevron and Shell.

As previously mentioned if the .10-.20 cents a tank to go from Arco to Chevron is strapping your wallet then you are probably driving the wrong car.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:40 PM
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I work in oil and gas service industry. They (chevron, shell, etc.) all use the same fluid additive from one of my company's branches.

Always use 91 octane or above.
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