I will add a suggestion, from a mechanic's point of view: if at all possible, use a Top Tier (TT) fuel. This is a detergent and additive package used by several companies which will help keep injectors cleaner and help minimize and (occasionally) reduce combustion chamber, valve, and piston deposits. It will say right on the pump if the gas is TT, or you can go to TT's website and see what's available near you.
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Most local gas comes from the same refinery or even the same truck. For those stations with special additives...I am guessing they are put in at delivery????
Fuel trucks can carry more than one type or octane...they have compartments in the tanks. The distribution centers (tank farms) are where the detergent packages are added for the various customers.
Little Blue
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Costco gasoline is Top Teir (TT). Been using it for years. Usually run the premium but lately I am trying the regular. Mpg has been the same.......:thumbup:
Costco gasoline is Top Teir (TT). Been using it for years. Usually run the premium but lately I am trying the regular. Mpg has been the same.......:thumbup:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Most premium is 40 to 50 cents per gallon more. At an average fill up of 5 gallons...that only about $2.50 more per fill up. Not a big deal for most of us.
For most that have passed over to 87, I don't think its about the economy that is driving the change. Most of the comments have to do with no performance difference, so why pay more?
I have no problem with those that must use higher octane, etc. It is a habit that a lot are into. Myself included. Now I am feeling that more cost is not necessarily better. If I noted performance differences, I would have changed right back.
SportsterDoc
New member
Anyone running 87 octane done a plug read comparison?
https://ngksparkplugs.com/en/resources/read-spark-plug
https://ngksparkplugs.com/en/resources/read-spark-plug
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
:agree: ... In Vermont the difference between 87 vs. 91 is about .80 ..... I'm Costco member and today they are selling 87 at ...... $ 1.59 and now all the nearby gas stations have dropped their prices to match ..... sometimes you things get better ..... Mike :thumbup:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Of late, gas is all over the place. Here, the choice between 87 and 91 is on the high side. The current price for 87 is $1.59. About three weeks ago, it was $1.05, and I thought it would go sub .99...but that never happened. The annual, boost the prices for Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor day are now kicking in. Probably after Labor day, the prices will go down a bit. :bbq:
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