High-octane fuel isn’t for every engine. Some engines need it – but others do not. Millions of other engines. Feeding those engines high-octane fuel is a money-waster. High-octane “premium” fuel (which isn’t necessarily of higher quality, just higher octane; more about this in a moment) generally costs about 30-50 cents or more per gallon. If your car’s engine doesn’t require it, you’re spending several dollars more for every tankful – which can amount to several hundred dollars annually – and several thousand dollars over the 10-15 year lifespan of a new car. It’s also a power and mileage waster in cars that don’t need it. … Continue reading Those High Octane Ethanol Mandated Blues