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Don1977 604 #2 Posted May 19, 2010 I haven't checked fuel mileage lately. I bought 4 wheel drive Toyota truck in 1980 and checked my gas mileage regularly. What I found out using both regular gas and high test that the cost per mile was the same with either. It ran much better on high test so that was what I used. I need to test that out again to see if there is any difference. What I have heard was that they can't put as much alcohol in high test because they can't get octane if they do. I don't know if this is true, but if it is the cost per mile might be better with high test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #3 Posted May 19, 2010 And to think, I just paid $2.999/gallon for my 14.5 MPG Silverado ! Guess the good thing is......it won't go bad in my tank, 'cause in 5-6 days, it will be gone ! The news media has promised $4 gas by Memorial Day....they better get on the ball..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,568 #4 Posted May 19, 2010 "No fuel like an old fuel" that's some hi octane humor ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #5 Posted May 20, 2010 You guys are right on this topic. The "new" fuels are terrible on mileage and are horrible on shelf life. I used to keep two or three gas cans full where I live because I have no local gas station handy. Now.........I keep one plastic 5 gallon can full. It's a big PITA to keep filling this can between the tractors and other power tools but much better than cleaning gelled gasoline from your fuel line, fuel pump and carb! I had an old shovelhead Harley that I used to have to add a "lead additive" too. I sometimes wonder if that would somehow help our old Kohlers since that was what they used to consume. The lead in that old fuel was a lubricant boost too. I just wondered if it would help it's stability. The lead I'm not worried about. I already have drain bamage. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #6 Posted May 20, 2010 "No fuel like an old fuel" that's some hi octane humor ! Yep, you might even say explosive? YMMV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
