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Higher octane

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by CometKat, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. Sep 5, 2008 at 2:26 PM
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    CometKat

    CometKat [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Run the numbers. Like me you might find it’s actually cheaper to run premium than regular.
     
  2. Sep 5, 2008 at 2:31 PM
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    luk8272

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    I keep my reciepts on every fillup and check my mpgs. I haven't noticed much of a difference in mileage using premium, at least not with my everyday driving. I was assuming my 21mpg came from the long periods at 1800 rpm.
     
  3. Sep 10, 2008 at 5:52 PM
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    piratesvarsity22

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    hmmmm... i Just bought a 1995 tacoma 2.4 L from an old man who has always taken care of it, he told me he put in some cheap gas somewhere and theyre may be moisture in it. should i throw in some gas treatment and fill up with 93? anyone know?
     
  4. Sep 10, 2008 at 6:12 PM
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    All I run is 91 is my Taco and I seem to get about 40 more miles out of a tank. Seems to run much smoother at idle. Overall I would say the truck is much happier with the 91 so I give her what she wants.
     
  5. Nov 20, 2008 at 4:59 PM
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    Filling up with high octane is only like 2 dollars more total on each fill up. Its better and gives you more "pick me up" why not just spend the 2 bucks to keep your truck longer? take care of your truck and it will take care of you.

    Basic math= 87 is $3.15 High is 3.35 after ten gallons thats only 2 bucks. so like 2.40 more in my tank. worth it.
     

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