Quote:Unless you're driving a high end sports car like a Ferrari or an Aston Martin, chances are your car will be fine with regular as well.

 

You would be surprised at how many "late model" vehicles require higher octane fuel.  The owner's manual for my older truck (2003 model) calls for 89 octane and states that 87 octane can be substituted on a very limited basis.  I tried 87 octane and the engine knocked pretty bad.  Continued use would eventually cause pre-detonation, something that is not pretty for an engine.

 

Quote:It is a tuned turbo and yes it will run on reg but not well and will backfire a lot. High compression engines really do need premium. Imo gasoline manufacturers should just drop the three blends and just make a 91 octane everyone can use. You would be suprised the amount of vehicles that need premium now.

 

The problem is, using high octane fuel in a motor not designed for it is way less efficient.  In a 2 stroke motor the results can end up disastrous.

 

Quote:Barrel of oil under $30 again. http://money.cnn.com/2016/02/08/investin...index.html

 

I think that it's hovering near the bottom, but I wouldn't be shocked if it fell to $20.  It's almost time to buy.

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