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Real savings at the gas pump

The Boston Globe -- Like all drivers, you want to save gas and do what’s right for your car. But along with the tried-and-true advice, there are some well-intentioned tips that can lead you astray. Here are some common myths about fuel use and gas mileage, and the real stories behind them:

Using premium gas. When it comes to regular, midgrade, and premium gasoline, oil companies have worked overtime to drill the “good, better, best” concept into our collective driver psyche. But best really depends on the car you drive. Premium gas has a higher octane rating, usually 91 or above, and is more resistant to preignition, a condition in which fuel burns uncontrollably in the engine. Higher-performing engines are the most susceptible to that because they tend to run hotter, which is why premium is often

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sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,976 Points:593,835 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2012 11:29:07 AM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,921 Points:719,470 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2012 6:11:03 AM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse Got Ya
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,876 Points:2,127,605 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 9:07:28 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse Already knew these tips.
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,239 Points:584,220 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 7:49:04 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Thanks for the information....
esq262 Champion Author Asheville Posts:2,877 Points:643,515 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 6:59:38 PM Ignore esq262 Report Abuse Good article.
Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,474 Points:910,780 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 6:46:24 PM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse I get the grade recommendation for my car. I can not afford to pay the higher cost when it's not needed. I know that the big pickup trucks that we have had sometimes needs a little of a higher grade at some of the cheaper stations because their gas would make the truck ping.
DougtheEconMan Champion Author Akron Posts:1,903 Points:268,690 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 6:44:07 PM Ignore DougtheEconMan Report Abuse KEEP YOUR GAS TANKS (and gas-cans) FULL! I've been posting this for almost four weeks. The "pundits" have misjudged or totally missed the supply/demand situation of gasoline. We've had no fewer than six refineries that have gone down with emergency repairs in the last month. A pipeline went down in this time. High or HIGHER prices are probable for the next 4-6weeks! In addition to these current production problems, we have a possible storm disruption. Maybe bigger, the Federal Reserve will be announcing that they are ready to do whatever it takes to keep the economy from recession.* This will put immediate pressure on the Dollar which increases oil prices. Be smart! Stay full! *Fed Chairman speaks this Friday in Jackson Hole, Wy, addressing the Fed Reserve Conference. All financial markets worldwide will be watching. Dollar/energy markets may be directly affected
Fitwit Champion Author Stockton Posts:6,378 Points:1,352,050 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 6:15:37 PM Ignore Fitwit Report Abuse 3.93 sounded good this morning so I got 23 dollars worth. I was thankful I had the money to but it. I don't go as many places as I would like to.
ILoveGoldens All-Star Author Kentucky Posts:901 Points:378,880 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 6:14:43 PM Ignore ILoveGoldens Report Abuse I like Quick's answer - "Ride a bike and lose weight at the same time. Then again we can vote all the corrupt lawmakers out of office and start over with new."
kd5kpd Champion Author Texas Posts:3,716 Points:1,412,725 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 6:12:48 PM Ignore kd5kpd Report Abuse At nearly $4.00 a gallon there isnt any possible savings at the pump, they might as well have someone at the pump holding a gun to your head because it feels like you are being robbed when you fill the tank.
ScottTee Champion Author Detroit Posts:4,366 Points:1,058,620 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 6:08:12 PM Ignore ScottTee Report Abuse Nothing new under the sun
59glide All-Star Author New Haven Posts:855 Points:1,045,490 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 6:07:09 PM Ignore 59glide Report Abuse Theres no savings at $4.00 a gallon .
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cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,416 Points:1,822,635 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 6:04:00 PM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse where!!!!
gamalerin Champion Author Tampa Posts:4,727 Points:988,535 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 6:03:29 PM Ignore gamalerin Report Abuse Thanks but there is not save at the gas pump.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,976 Points:593,835 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 6:02:51 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
DougtheEconMan Champion Author Akron Posts:1,903 Points:268,690 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 6:00:19 PM Ignore DougtheEconMan Report Abuse KEEP YOUR GAS TANKS (and gas-cans) FULL! I've been posting this for almost four weeks. The "pundits" have miss judged or totally missed the supply/demand situation of gasoline. We've had no fewer than six refineries that have gone down with emergency repairs in the last month. A pipeline went down in this time. High or HIGHER prices are probable for the next 4-6weeks! In addition to these current production problems, we have a possible storm disruption. Maybe bigger, the Federal Reserve will be announcing that they are ready to do whatever it takes to keep the economy from recession. This will put immediate pressure on the Dollar which increases oil prices. Be smart! Stay full!
BeaconLite Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,917 Points:365,275 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:59:07 PM Ignore BeaconLite Report Abuse Interesting article
AKmailman Champion Author Alaska Posts:5,612 Points:1,553,565 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:58:07 PM Ignore AKmailman Report Abuse consumer reports - your friendly government recommended buying list
CocoPaz Champion Author Santa Barbara Posts:2,341 Points:318,420 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:54:08 PM Ignore CocoPaz Report Abuse Je garderai les informations sur les pneus. (I will keep the information about the tires. 111 days til Paris)
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tdc007 Champion Author Lexington Posts:1,089 Points:377,900 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:49:53 PM Ignore tdc007 Report Abuse Nothing new.
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mackconsult Champion Author Portland Posts:5,304 Points:864,030 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:48:42 PM Ignore mackconsult Report Abuse I save so much $$$ using WVO
snell snail Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,008 Points:2,594,175 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:46:20 PM Ignore snell snail Report Abuse ...start slow; drive slow; coast to stop lights & down hill....
misterray Champion Author Oregon Posts:3,173 Points:720,890 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:44:19 PM Ignore misterray Report Abuse The best savings at the pump come when your drive up to one with a high gasoline mileage vehicle.
PittSlovak Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:2,499 Points:1,907,710 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:43:21 PM Ignore PittSlovak Report Abuse Good advice for everyone.
Mowerman08 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,737 Points:1,213,955 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:41:34 PM Ignore Mowerman08 Report Abuse The only thing I disagree with is the no name gas. It may come from the same tank as name brands, but the name brands add their "special formula" at the station otherwise it is just no name gas.
DougtheEconMan Champion Author Akron Posts:1,903 Points:268,690 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:40:59 PM Ignore DougtheEconMan Report Abuse KEEP YOUR GAS TANKS (and gas-cans) FULL! I've been posting this for almost four weeks. The "pundits" have miss judged or totally missed the supply/demand situation of gasoline. We've had no fewer than six refineries that have gone down with emergency repairs in the last month. A pipeline went down in this time. High or HIGHER prices are probable for the next 4-6weeks! In addition to these current production problems, we have a possible storm disruption. Maybe bigger, the Federal Reserve will be announcing that they are ready to do whatever it takes to keep the economy from recession. This will put immediate pressure on the Dollar which increases oil prices. Be smart! Stay full!
BAJALRRP Veteran Author Tacoma Posts:431 Points:1,260,635 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:40:39 PM Ignore BAJALRRP Report Abuse The only thing I got from this article was.....more Gasbuddy Points!
libertyut Champion Author Utah Posts:1,337 Points:288,660 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:38:44 PM Ignore libertyut Report Abuse Real savings at the pump is when you bring the gas price back down to $2.00 or less a gallon. People buy cars that will fit there budget- the size of there family- and the purpose they are going to use.
rev342 Veteran Author Florida Posts:484 Points:251,430 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:36:12 PM Ignore rev342 Report Abuse I really didn't get much use from this article.
Marson Champion Author Scranton Posts:8,922 Points:2,073,185 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:35:37 PM Ignore Marson Report Abuse Most cars do not need anything higher than regular, and if they need it and do not get it they automatically retard the timing to avoid the problem. This robs a bit of power and efficiency but is still cheaper than the 10% or more premium on high octane gas.
mageetp Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,185 Points:621,655 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:35:08 PM Ignore mageetp Report Abuse Is this post now posted weekly ?
CAroadrunner101 Champion Author California Posts:1,802 Points:1,311,200 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:34:03 PM Ignore CAroadrunner101 Report Abuse so...
tman70 Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,735 Points:729,825 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:33:50 PM Ignore tman70 Report Abuse Whatever
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,177 Points:1,221,800 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:33:02 PM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse Ride a bike and lose weight at the same time. Then again we can vote all the corrupt lawmakers out of office and start over with new.
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:8,263 Points:1,670,530 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:33:00 PM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse I am told regular is best for my car.
Cakes77 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:5,140 Points:1,647,995 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:32:54 PM Ignore Cakes77 Report Abuse Good news.
Blondie22OH Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,535 Points:336,270 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:30:55 PM Ignore Blondie22OH Report Abuse Well it help more if they bring down the price of gas to $2.00.
texasvet Champion Author Texas Posts:3,822 Points:359,750 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:28:40 PM Ignore texasvet Report Abuse You want to save money, stop buying gas.
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livedream Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,664 Points:751,060 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:28:02 PM Ignore livedream Report Abuse Good article. Helpful advice.
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yeehaw1073 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,331 Points:1,845,975 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:25:38 PM Ignore yeehaw1073 Report Abuse the best way to save gas...ride a bicycle!
dieselme2011 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:2,583 Points:600,790 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:21:55 PM Ignore dieselme2011 Report Abuse Good Info
A2J Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,060 Points:599,925 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:21:12 PM Ignore A2J Report Abuse GOOD INFO
able2ru Champion Author Little Rock Posts:2,533 Points:803,155 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:20:08 PM Ignore able2ru Report Abuse The best way to save at the pump is to get what you pay for. You pay for a gallon of GASOLINE. Not .9 gallon of gas with a filler to make you think you're getting a gallon. Ethanol does not deliver the power or mileage of real gas. But then again, new marketing says less is more and is better, so less gas for more money must be better.