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Old 07-02-08, 07:39 PM
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Default This is not exactly a: "Which fuel to use" thread.....read this
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...remium_feature

Im using 91 right now, I think (from the dealership, car is new)
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hehe that's just a performance test. they should've tested what the mpg advantage/disadvantage looked like
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well if anyone is duing any performance parts.. and considers tuning with an safc or something.. then the higher octane gas the better..
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hehe that's just a performance test. they should've tested what the mpg advantage/disadvantage looked like
Isnt it all about performance though???? hehe
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but to most people i think what matters is what they pay at the pump and what they save over time.
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but to most people i think what matters is what they pay at the pump and what they save over time.
Saving $2 on a tank of gas versus getting less power, possibly worse mileage, and maybe needing a new engine eventually.

Must be the new math.
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Saving $2 on a tank of gas versus getting less power, possibly worse mileage, and maybe needing a new engine eventually.

Must be the new math.
Yes, it's the same math that has people selling paid off cars that get 25 mpg, and paying $5,000 over MSRP for new cars that get 35 mpg.
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