Originally Posted by smokey847
The problem with the picture is that "prodigy" has a job to pay for his own gasoline because "dad who owns a million dollars worth of cars" wants to teach "prodigy" responsibility. lol
Good for your Dad, there will come day when you will appreciate his wisdom, if you don't already. (But I would bet you do now)
I wish I had done a better job at teaching my daughter the value of $. (But now that she is working, she's getting a "crash course" on economics.)
As for using lower grade fuel in your car just to save a few cents a gallon, IMO it just isn't worth it.
It's true, your engine management system will automatically retard the timing to compensate for the lower octane level, but in doing so, it will then have a negative effect on your fuel mileage. Because your engine will not be operating at its peak efficiency. So in the end it's a trade off.
What you should ask yourself, "Is the few cents saved at the pump worth taking a chance on bigger problems down the road?"
If your dealer ever needs to pull the head off your engine, there will be telltale signs that inadequate octane was being used, and they will not hesitate to void your warranty.
Smokey, I didn't mean to get a laugh at your expense. It just struck me as odd that you, of all people, would be contemplating skimping on fuel costs.
You have to admit, your photos, and posts do give everybody the impression that you're fortunate enough to live a financially comfortable lifestyle.
