Not using same gasoline brand regularly... Problems?
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There's an ethanol free station within a couple miles of my house that I tried for 4 or 5 tanks. I might have got another 1 mpg increase but it cost $.30/gal more than premium elsewhere plus they only take cash. At first I thought it might pay for itself but doing the math it just didn't add up. If it had been 3-4 mpg, maybe. Wasn't worth it so I switched back.
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In the Augusta, Ga area, we do have a couple of small independent stations that advertise non-ethanol fuel. I've tried it several times, but as anthrax144 said, the difference seems very slight compared to the 30-40 cent difference in price.
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None in NJ but plenty in SC. Not sure where Grand Strand is but check the list.
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So how does that math "add up" to an actual savings?
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As long as the gas stations are part of the top teir gas, then there is nothing to worry about in terms of usnig different stations.
http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html
http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html
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Going back to Chevron, the fuel economy was up a bit.
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Well man if $2 a tank is a "big deal" to you maybe you should consider owning a less expensive car to operate such as a leaf/prius/volt etc....
Lexus clearly states to use PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL. Maybe you could run your oil for 10,000 miles then filter it yourself with a coffee filter and re use it, that would save you some money also!!!
If you can afford a Lexus you should be able to afford to operate/maintain it.
I can afford to buy a Porche 911... why dont i have one you ask??? cause i cant afford to pay a mechanic a full time salary to work on it.
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