Hey Pizzle,

I understand why you ask. I have an SRT-6 and have never put anything other than premium fuel in her belly, however, if I had a Base or Limited model, I'd consider it. You should be able to test a tank of regular or mid-grade and see how your car handles it. Your driving habits could come into play as well.

I'm always one who asks as customers, do we really know what we're pumping into our tanks.(?) I remember a local station getting shutdown because the tanks contained the same grade of fuel. Can you imagine the amount of money they made on customers blindly pumping "premium" fuel into their vehicles?

Another thing that gets me is the octanes of fuels used in Europe. I remember being stationed in Germany years ago and the lowest rated fuel there was higher than our premium in the states! You could get 95 or 98. My 1999 Honda handled it well, but my Explorer didn't like the fuel at all. Maybe it was because it was a Ford, but I have to mention it anyway. Is there are difference in the equation used to calculate the octane rating for the European market? Somebody?

Anyway, I say give it a shot. If it works, stick with me...but don't go back and forth between the different octanes.