Does it worth to use Premium Gas for what so called "BETTER" fuel economy?
The Cost of Premium Gas are almost 20% more than Regular gas, if an engine cannot save 20% of fuel by using premium gas, or if it cannot deliver 20% more HP, whats the point of using premium? from $$$ and performance point of view? It does not make sense at all!!!!!
Example:
- Honda accord v6, 3.5L, using regular gas: 271 HP.
- Acura TL 3.5L, premium gas: 280HP.
Who can tell me why to the the 280HP engine in TL, instead of the 271HP engine, other than it is a pure Marketing purpose. i.e. Acura car use premium and have more HP (in this case, 3% more).
I think unless you are driving very high performance cars like M3 or S2000 etc...., there is no need for premium gas, is just another way to grab our hard earned after tax income.