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23 messages, Last post on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:43 PM
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Dec 11, 2007 6:03 am) #1: you get the optimum performance . I also noticed smoother operation, and slightly less noise. #2: you get more miles to the gallon. I own an 04 MDX, and I tried to run it with 87 octane , and it ran just fine, but I got only about 11-13 miles per gallon in the city, and 14-18 miles per gallon in the highway. So on a full tank of gas, I ran only 218 miles!! On the other hand ,using the 93 octane, I got about 16-19 miles per gallon in city, and you won't believe this, but I got about 20-26 miles per gallon in the highway!! So a full tank of gas took me some 326 miles(with some gas to spare). I recommend you to use 93 octance, or at least 91 octane. You shouldn't use the 87 octane because after all, this is a car costing upwards of 40 grand.  I mean, this is a tuned V-6. My 1997 camry (V-4) uses the 87 octane, so most of the time, 87 octane is required for small cars/SUVS.
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Replying to: tpulak (Dec 18, 2007 4:55 pm)
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Replying to: msmassey (Nov 15, 2007 10:45 am) You spent $46k to $50k on the vehicle, why go cheap on the gas? What will happen if you destroy the engine, the warranty might be void? I'd hate to have that bill to replace it, much less the torment from my wife. Yikes.
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Replying to: mecheng1 (Dec 19, 2007 5:45 am)
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Replying to: tpulak (Dec 23, 2007 8:09 am) FE = Fuel Efficiency tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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| I would have to say that premium gas goes right along with the fact that the 2008 MDX is Ulev 2. Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle. If you use lesser gas, then Ulev 2 will not be what comes out of your tailpipe! | |
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I agree with others. Why would you want to cheap out on gas with such an expensive car with a high performance high compression tuned engine? If you average 15,000 miles a year (which is the national average) then you are going to be putting about 900-1000 gallons of gas in this truck every year. The cost savings of going .40 cheaper to get lower octane gas will amount to savings of $300-$400 a year, or maybe $25 a month. Spend $40K on a car and then go cheap on gas to save $25 a month and put fuel in that the manufacturer doesn't recommend? Foolhardy! 
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