Using preminum gasoline

mexlatino · September 27th, 2007, 12:08 PM

does it really make a difference using super unleaded? and if it does, how does it help the car run faster?

HMUSN · September 27th, 2007, 12:08 PM

not really.

you need to tune your car for the higher octane.

it just burns slower.

mexlatino · September 27th, 2007, 12:17 PM

you mean get that chip installed?

bossman2kgt · September 27th, 2007, 12:23 PM

Its a waste of money to blow an extra 12 bucks per tank if all you doing is uppin the octane plus a tune.

G.T. Rags · September 27th, 2007, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by bossman2kgt

Its a waste of money to blow an extra 12 bucks per tank if all you doing is uppin the octane plus a tune.

last time i checked it only cost about .25-.30 more a gallon. 15*30=$4.50

AND FYI, when i switched the 93, i gained a little bit back MPG wise and my car started running smoother.

All in all I got what I paid for.

bossman2kgt · September 27th, 2007, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by 96GTRagTop

Originally Posted by bossman2kgt

Its a waste of money to blow an extra 12 bucks per tank if all you doing is uppin the octane plus a tune.

last time i checked it only cost about .25-.30 more a gallon. 15*30=$4.50

AND FYI, when i switched the 93, i gained a little bit back MPG wise and my car started running smoother.

All in all I got what I paid for.

I was going from regular to premium which depends on the gas station is anywhere from .6 to .8 cents. with a 15 gal. gas tank.
.8 * 15 =12. Its +/-...

beheivjer · September 27th, 2007, 12:40 PM

i run a midgrade and the car is smoother and gets an extra mpg.

G.T. Rags · September 27th, 2007, 12:52 PM

do that math again......

8 cents * 15 gallons does not equal $12. it equals $1.20

MustangMatt96GT · September 27th, 2007, 02:23 PM

Yeah u messed with ur decimal place!

Marc@UPR · September 27th, 2007, 02:50 PM

That extra dollar can get you a 20 minute phone call anywhere in the US and Europe....

If you are going to use premium, get a tune for it. If you don't, midgrade is fine.

mexlatino · September 27th, 2007, 03:05 PM

so all in all going to higher premium helps right?

bossman2kgt · September 27th, 2007, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by 96GTRagTop

do that math again......

8 cents * 15 gallons does not equal $12. it equals $1.20

Im havin a blast doing this. Actually I was right on my numbers but I haven't bought regular gas in a while so actually there is a .20 cents +/- difference between regular and premium. Ex: regular $2.60 and premium $2.80. So the difference with a 15 gal tank is $3.00. Enough math for one day.

mexlatino · September 27th, 2007, 04:05 PM

yeah not much difference in cost so, hell why not spend a couple bucks more

G.T. Rags · September 27th, 2007, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by bossman2kgt

Originally Posted by 96GTRagTop

do that math again......

8 cents * 15 gallons does not equal $12. it equals $1.20

Im havin a blast doing this. Actually I was right on my numbers but I haven't bought regular gas in a while so actually there is a .20 cents +/- difference between regular and premium. Ex: regular $2.60 and premium $2.80. So the difference with a 15 gal tank is $3.00. Enough math for one day.

Originally Posted by bossman2kgt

I was going from regular to premium which depends on the gas station is anywhere from .6 to .8 cents. with a 15 gal. gas tank.
.8 * 15 =12. Its +/-...

ur answer was the first 2 times was 12 dude, which is still 9 bux less then 12.

If u look at my post i used 30 cent dif....... U were wrong on ur numbers the frist 2 times, but right the 3rd

Originally Posted by mexlatino

yeah not much difference in cost so, hell why not spend a couple bucks more

IMO it's worth the extra 3-6 bux a week, depending on how much u drive. My car runs and idles just a little bit smoother.

HMUSN · September 27th, 2007, 05:11 PM

G.T. Rags · September 27th, 2007, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

i wasn't done yet

I do, and MustangMatt.....I haven't heard that decimal point line in 6 years

the only thing i have in life is Math.....

bossman2kgt · September 27th, 2007, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by 96GTRagTop

Originally Posted by bossman2kgt

Originally Posted by 96GTRagTop

do that math again......

8 cents * 15 gallons does not equal $12. it equals $1.20

Im havin a blast doing this. Actually I was right on my numbers but I haven't bought regular gas in a while so actually there is a .20 cents +/- difference between regular and premium. Ex: regular $2.60 and premium $2.80. So the difference with a 15 gal tank is $3.00. Enough math for one day.

Originally Posted by bossman2kgt

I was going from regular to premium which depends on the gas station is anywhere from .6 to .8 cents. with a 15 gal. gas tank.
.8 * 15 =12. Its +/-...

ur answer was the first 2 times was 12 dude, which is still 9 bux less then 12.

If u look at my post i used 30 cent dif....... U were wrong on ur numbers the frist 2 times, but right the 3rd

Originally Posted by mexlatino

yeah not much difference in cost so, hell why not spend a couple bucks more

IMO it's worth the extra 3-6 bux a week, depending on how much u drive. My car runs and idles just a little bit smoother.

Let it go dude. You makin way too much outta it. Its clear that my difference in price was off cause I havent bought regular in a while. Lets not hog this thread.

G.T. Rags · September 27th, 2007, 05:54 PM

I'm sorry, but it wasn't like i was going off topic. Wether it was a mistake or not, a full tank of premium in a mustang doesn't cost 12 extra bux. Thats my point

bossman2kgt · September 27th, 2007, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by 96GTRagTop

I'm sorry, but it wasn't like i was going off topic. Wether it was a mistake or not, a full tank of premium in a mustang doesn't cost 12 extra bux. Thats my point

Got it man. NP.

ujslost · September 27th, 2007, 07:39 PM

87 octane FTW

September 27th, 2007, 12:08 PM	#1
mexlatino Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 166 iTrader: 0 reviews	Using preminum gasoline does it really make a difference using super unleaded? and if it does, how does it help the car run faster?

September 27th, 2007, 12:08 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	not really. you need to tune your car for the higher octane. it just burns slower. __________________

September 27th, 2007, 12:40 PM	#7
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September 27th, 2007, 02:50 PM	#10
Marc@UPR Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 reviews	That extra dollar can get you a 20 minute phone call anywhere in the US and Europe.... If you are going to use premium, get a tune for it. If you don't, midgrade is fine. __________________

September 27th, 2007, 12:17 PM	#3
mexlatino Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 166 iTrader: 0 reviews	you mean get that chip installed?

September 27th, 2007, 12:23 PM	#4
bossman2kgt Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,287 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its a waste of money to blow an extra 12 bucks per tank if all you doing is uppin the octane plus a tune.

September 27th, 2007, 03:05 PM	#11
mexlatino Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 166 iTrader: 0 reviews	so all in all going to higher premium helps right?

September 27th, 2007, 04:05 PM	#13
mexlatino Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 166 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah not much difference in cost so, hell why not spend a couple bucks more

September 27th, 2007, 05:11 PM	#15
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	__________________

September 27th, 2007, 07:39 PM	#20
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	87 octane FTW __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

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