Pretty sure all of us have had this experience, right???

[Teslaeata]

When they ask “how far will it go?” I answer, well it’s done 90,000 miles so far and it’s still going?

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[david_quick]

No hate please, this just occurred today.

A good friend of mine was discussing the different types of gasoline some vehicles might require. after a quick google search, he said he was going to start putting premium for his daily driver as apparently it’s better for longevity… but then reading further, he saw a lot of competing anecdotes, stats and opinions both for and against this line of thinking. Eventually he settles on one answer that said “see what the manual says about your specific car/engine, as anything other than that can cause problems”. What does his vehicle manual recommend? 87 regular, but can also accept premium as well!

so he says he has to check his other car and see what gas is recommended in that manual. If it requires premium, then he will have to remember to only put premium in that car’s tank, and stock with regular for his daily driver.

here’s the kicker: he turns to me and asks “did you check the manual for your car?”

“Mine’s electric” I say.

he bursts out laughing, in a good way at the humor of the whole scene. Felt just like a commercial!


this was not the first time I had to remind him or anyone else my car didn’t need gas, but this was by far the funniest!


How many of us have had this kind of experience?

I probably would have said Nuclear, Hydro, wind, or solar.

 

[laxwiz]

I personally always read the manual and also have an electronic copy on my phone. As far as your story, I’ve had a similar conversation with a friend but being that I’m an a$$h073, I told him it only takes premium electricity produced by green methods and I try to avoid the standard fossil fuel electricity. (He almost believed me!)

 

[Chuck]

No hate please, this just occurred today.

A good friend of mine was discussing the different types of gasoline some vehicles might require. after a quick google search, he said he was going to start putting premium for his daily driver as apparently it’s better for longevity… but then reading further, he saw a lot of competing anecdotes, stats and opinions both for and against this line of thinking. Eventually he settles on one answer that said “see what the manual says about your specific car/engine, as anything other than that can cause problems”. What does his vehicle manual recommend? 87 regular, but can also accept premium as well!

so he says he has to check his other car and see what gas is recommended in that manual. If it requires premium, then he will have to remember to only put premium in that car’s tank, and stock with regular for his daily driver.

here’s the kicker: he turns to me and asks “did you check the manual for your car?”

“Mine’s electric” I say.

he bursts out laughing, in a good way at the humor of the whole scene. Felt just like a commercial!


this was not the first time I had to remind him or anyone else my car didn’t need gas, but this was by far the funniest!


How many of us have had this kind of experience?

I've driven over a million miles in ICE vehicles and have never used anything but regular gas. All of my vehicles lasted more than 150,000 miles, some more than 200,000 without any signs of engine damage.

 

[OT Ducati]

But of course they do. ?

I bought a flashlight yesterday. Nothing fancy, just a simple on/off trigger. It came with a manual. But I didn't read it - sometimes I just want to live wild and free.

If you're not on the edge you're takin' up too much space.

 

[Space_Pony]

I thought about getting some of that expensive premium electricity at a Pilot/Flying J but decided to get cheaper regular electricity at a different dcfc.

 

[SigSauer]

No hate please, this just occurred today.

A good friend of mine was discussing the different types of gasoline some vehicles might require. after a quick google search, he said he was going to start putting premium for his daily driver as apparently it’s better for longevity… but then reading further, he saw a lot of competing anecdotes, stats and opinions both for and against this line of thinking. Eventually he settles on one answer that said “see what the manual says about your specific car/engine, as anything other than that can cause problems”. What does his vehicle manual recommend? 87 regular, but can also accept premium as well!

so he says he has to check his other car and see what gas is recommended in that manual. If it requires premium, then he will have to remember to only put premium in that car’s tank, and stock with regular for his daily driver.

here’s the kicker: he turns to me and asks “did you check the manual for your car?”

“Mine’s electric” I say.

he bursts out laughing, in a good way at the humor of the whole scene. Felt just like a commercial!


this was not the first time I had to remind him or anyone else my car didn’t need gas, but this was by far the funniest!


How many of us have had this kind of experience?

I tell my friends that I only use premium electrons because I get better mileage!

 

[Mach-e4x]

My car only takes DCFC.

 

[MacherAWD]

This horse only takes premium hay

 

[MellowJohnny]

I shared a cab to the airport with a colleague from Texas and mentioned I had an electric car. After dispelling all the myths he threw at me (no hate, just un-informed) he asked me which one I had. I said it was a Ford Mustang Mach-E.

He said "Oh, I didn't know they had an electric Mustang, I've only seen that new SUV-looking Mustang..."

I said "That's the one..."

Flabbergasted he said "That's electric???"

 

[AtomicInternet]

I've driven over a million miles in ICE vehicles and have never used anything but regular gas. All of my vehicles lasted more than 150,000 miles, some more than 200,000 without any signs of engine damage.

Unless you have a turbocharged or high compression engine it's just wasting money to get anything but regular.

Even now with computer controlled ignition, if you put regular in a modern "91+ octane required" car it will just retard timing to prevent knocking.

The Ford EcoBoost turbos were designed from the start to handle 87 octane, but if you put 91+ it will pick up on the fuel quality and adjust timing for better performance. My RS does threaten to void your warranty if you use less than 91 though, and the computer can reliably tattle on you if you do.

 

[SeattleSteveMe]

Given the price difference for Premium, I would definitely be using the lower octane, if that is all my car required.
But that is one of the big myths around gasoline. Many people just assume that a higher octane means "better". It's not better, its just designed for a different purpose. Use what your car is rated for - nothing higher is needed, and can even be detrimental to the car.

They tweak the cars right up to the edge of the octane rating. Sometimes as they age they slip over the edge. I had an old Isuzu pickup that the engine knocked under acceleration or climbing hills if I didn't use premium gas.
Most cars run fine on regular. Performance cars, looking at you Chrysler, need premium because of their high compression engines, probably anything with a "hemi" engine.
When I replaced the pickup with a Subaru in 2004, I got the base engine that was underpowered because every other engine option required premium gas and I was tired of paying extra everytime I filled up.

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