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Re: Supercharged and octane
Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 7:50 pm
by willwren
lou wrote:willwren wrote:If you're not a 'spirited' driver, you might get away with it. Keep in mind your car was capable of far better fuel mileage all along. It would have been cheaper to run the premium from the start.
I agree 100%. I get better gas mileage with premium and it`s ALOT peppier. It might cost more on a daily/weekly basis compared to one time high cost repair due to the use of low octane.
It won't cost you more. The gain in fuel mileage will offset the fuel price.
Re: Supercharged and octane
Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 5:00 pm
by xrob
willwren wrote:lou wrote:willwren wrote:If you're not a 'spirited' driver, you might get away with it. Keep in mind your car was capable of far better fuel mileage all along. It would have been cheaper to run the premium from the start.
I agree 100%. I get better gas mileage with premium and it`s ALOT peppier. It might cost more on a daily/weekly basis compared to one time high cost repair due to the use of low octane.
It won't cost you more. The gain in fuel mileage will offset the fuel price.
