mmmmm...beer 691 Posted August 20, 2021 Well sh!t.... I'm the dummy been using Premium for years. Guess I'ma switch. "In a consumer notice, the Federal Trade Commission, notes: “In most cases, using a higher-octane gasoline than your owner’s manual recommends offers absolutely no benefit. It won’t make your car perform better, go faster, get better mileage or run cleaner.” https://www.truecar.com/blog/premium-vs-regular-gas/ I'm just one of the sheep who listened when they said Techron.... It's what plants what! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,594 Posted August 20, 2021 I have been telling this to people for years and would get eyerolls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,980 Posted August 20, 2021 I don't think Techron has anything to do with octane. But yeah, higher octane than needed has no benefit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted August 20, 2021 Even if your car calls for premium you can use lesser fuel in modern cars without issue. The problem is you will see a slight decrease in fuel economy and power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted August 20, 2021 It's something they probably worked out a price with the oil guys... You give us $X...in our manual we'll recommend premium only... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,568 Posted August 20, 2021 I have a Lexus, I will continue to use Premium. I look at it as a rich people tax 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,317 Posted August 20, 2021 Yeah if you’ve got a luxury car that calls for it, then do it. But otherwise it’s totally dumb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted August 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, edjr said: I have a Lexus, I will continue to use Premium. I look at it as a rich people tax Which model/engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted August 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, IGotWorms said: Yeah if you’ve got a luxury car that calls for it, then do it. But otherwise it’s totally dumb It has nothing to do with luxury and everything to do with compression. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nomad99 411 Posted August 20, 2021 HD's require high octane fuel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,568 Posted August 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, MTSkiBum said: Which model/engine? 2020 LX 350 F sport. (bought it new) Was going to get the 450 hybrid, but far too small Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted August 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, edjr said: 2020 LX 350 F sport. (bought it new) Was going to get the 450 hybrid, but far too small According to the manual you should be using 87 octane. The car is low compression and does not benefit from higher octane. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 360 Posted August 20, 2021 I only use “premium” in my motorcycle. But down south, we call it “high test.” Yeah. I had to learn a whole new language when I moved here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,662 Posted August 20, 2021 Cruzer says : “listen to the professionals”. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,384 Posted August 20, 2021 5 hours ago, edjr said: I have a Lexus, I will continue to use Premium. I look at it as a rich people tax I have Denali and premium is recommended. Rich people tax indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,083 Posted August 20, 2021 I always use what the manufacturer calls for. Normally regular unleaded. Small engines like lawn mowers and generators I always use ethanol free 89. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,083 Posted August 20, 2021 I was tasked at work once to better track and understand our fuel consumption for our Company Fleet vehicles which is hundreds of them. They thought people were "stealing gas" as in having their spouse or something line up behind them with personal cars. Nope, I didn't find that. Instead I found 98% of the company vehicles manufacturer called for regular unleaded but I found that 1/3rd of employees were filling up their company vehicle on their corporate card with Premium. I did some calculations and it was a Yoooooge number of wasted $'s. The Corporate Controller and CFO were not amused and company wide directives were issued. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted August 20, 2021 7 hours ago, IGotWorms said: Yeah if you’ve got a luxury car that calls for it, then do it. But otherwise it’s totally dumb He has a a Toyota with a different nameplate. It's dumb for him too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted August 21, 2021 When I was in Europe, I used higher octane for my cars (95+). It definitely felt different back here.... more smooth, a little more responsive. and better mpg with higher octane. if I recall prices were 3-4x higher over there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,340 Posted August 21, 2021 8 hours ago, Strike said: I don't think Techron has anything to do with octane. But yeah, higher octane than needed has no benefit. Troof. Techron itself is a great cleaning product for your fueling system. Especially with all those POS GDI engines out there right now, putting some Techron in your tank at ever oil change is a good thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Leo 16 Posted August 21, 2021 8 hours ago, edjr said: 2020 LX 350 F sport. (bought it new) Was going to get the 450 hybrid, but far too small Same suv except it’s from 2016. Owned it for 5 year and have always gone with the regular fuel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted August 21, 2021 5 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Cruzer says : “listen to the professionals”. And you make fun of posty and MDC for being obsessed??? LOL, damn dude - that kind of rent free is embarrassing, get some sleep. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,287 Posted August 21, 2021 19 hours ago, mmmmm...beer said: Well sh!t.... I'm the dummy been using Premium for years. Guess I'ma switch. "In a consumer notice, the Federal Trade Commission, notes: “In most cases, using a higher-octane gasoline than your owner’s manual recommends offers absolutely no benefit. It won’t make your car perform better, go faster, get better mileage or run cleaner.” https://www.truecar.com/blog/premium-vs-regular-gas/ I'm just one of the sheep who listened when they said Techron.... It's what plants what! How old are you? You learn this in your 20's. Are you under 20? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted August 21, 2021 3 hours ago, supermike80 said: How old are you? You learn this in your 20's. Are you under 20? Who the fock could afford gas then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites