[V8] Regular Gas-Not

[dsaad@icehouse.net]

That is some impressive MPG!
I can get in that range in strictly freeway driving with lots of cops around.
And if I could get that dramatic of a MPG boost around town with hi-test, I
would probably go for it as it would pay for itself. We only get 92 RON here
though and I don't see enough mileage or power boost to stick with it. I do put
in the good stuff on trips though.

Dave


Quoting R Broberg <rbroberg at wi.rr.com>:

> I got consistently 22-24 MPG on 93 RON premium on the 90 V8 over 200k miles.
> In winter it dropped to 18-19.  This is calculated, not based on the
> computer which is generous to say the least.  I maintained meticulous
> records and drove conservatively.  Kept the car maintained.  Even a drop to
> 92 RON was noticeable in the cars "happiness" factor.
> Roland
>
> Roland Broberg
> Delafield. Wisconsin USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <dsaad at icehouse.net>
> To: <v8 at audifans.com>
> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 3:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [V8] Regular Gas
>
>
> > Do you really get 19.1MPG?
> >
> > My trip computer says I get in the 17-19 MPG range but by doing the
> calculations
> > myself (I do it every tank), I actually get around 14-16 MPG. The latter
> figures
> > are what the EPA ratings were as I recall. This will add maybe $50 to your
> > calculations - and maybe not a big deal to you but I have been running the
> > mid-grade for quite a while with no big problems, and plan to drop to the
> > "cheap" stuff at around $2.50/gal. I can live without the extra
> performance most
> > of the time.
> >
> > I believe the motronic software will save the motor from killing itself,
> but I
> > will also add that my car loves cold intake air no matter what gas I use.
> I have
> > noticably more power in the morning (low 60s) vs the drive home from work
> (upper
> > 90s +).
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > Quoting rik alan <riktill at yahoo.com>:
> >
> > > I just have to get my two cents worth.
> > >
> > > Premium is .10 more than middle grade and .20 more
> > > than regular.
> > >
> > > If you drive 20,000 miles a year (anyone doing that in
> > > their V8?) and average 19 mpg (my 4.2 gets 19.1 avg)
> > > then you will use 1050 gallons of gas.
> > >
> > > Your savings will be either $105 or $210.
> > >
> > > Not worth it to me. I'll skip a few pizzas.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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