High Octane Gas Gives Most Vehicles Heartburn!
Aug 21 '01
The Bottom Line If you use the right oil, and keep the tire pressure just so, why would you not use the right gas to keep your car running to factory specs?
I almost feel guilty writing this review. It's really so simple, yet the sheer fact that Epinions deemed it necessary to have a topic tells me that there are far too many out there who just don't get it...
UNLESS YOUR CAR'S OWNERS MANUAL AND/OR WINDOW STICKER SAYS DIFFERENT, USE ONLY 87 OCTANE (REGULAR) UNLEADED GASOLINE!
That said, I'll make a confession. I myself am tempted to put "the good stuff" in my tank every now and again, especially if the car's been "acting up." Even I, who know better, fall into the trap of the marketing geniuses who have spent years convincing us that bigger/higher is better.
I usually try it when what I really need is a tune up or a fuel filter change... hoping beyond irrational hope that the car will positively react to the sudden "pampering" I am giving it
To date, this ploy has never worked!
The fact is that today's cars are designed to operate at peak efficiency with the "cheap" gas. Especially smaller engines, the 4 and 6 cylinder jobs. Some super-charged 8 cylinder gas-guzzlers demand the high-end stuff, further punishing your wallet for having the audacity to own such a vehicle... but again, I stress that your owners manual will tell you if you should be using anything other than 87!
The terrible truth is that in a lot of the smaller vehicles, the use of a higher octane gas can cause trouble since the additives overload the engine and cause the parts to work harder.
Granted, this is not a technical review, just stating the facts as I (a former new car salesman) understands them!
So in conclusion of the review that Epinions thinks you need, when you're tempted to give in to your car's lust for the "good stuff"... just say no!
Please don't forget to check out my "obscure" movie reviews and my other opinions of the automotive industry! See my profile page for the proper links!
Joe
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Member: Joe Schmucatelli
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Former new and used vehicle salesman. Lifelong fan of Movies, TV, & Music!
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