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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Hey all;

With gas prices approaching unheard of levels and the requirement
of using 91 Octane fuel would it make sense to buy the cheap gas
and add an octane booster?

I just filled up here today (Western Canada). Imperial gallon gas was 6 bucks, 5 bucks for US gallon
(thats 1.419 per LITRE and 5.37USD gallon or 6.44 Cdn Imperial gallon) Cdn dollar basically at par.

I know running with lower octane could/will cause long term problems (the occasional tank is ok)
but would the booster work?

Anybody try this?

Thanks

Dennis
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Just pay the difference and get the good stuff.

In the long run you won't save any money by adding octane boost.

It will be less than a buck a fill up for the price difference on premium.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Yep, 20 cents more per gallon. 1 dollar more per tank, I am will just keep using the premium and think about how much I am saving in fuel by not driving the F350. F700. or F250
 
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