CNN Says more are buying primo gas and paying much more for it

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  1. Stevewoods

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    #1 Stevewoods, Jul 3, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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    And it's usually pointless.

     
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    you can't argue with stupid
     
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    Modern ECU, fuel injected motors will automatically adjust to burn lower grades of fuel. You just won't get the performance numbers advertised in their brochures.

    I know for a few model years; VW's had an octane sensor that would trip the CEL if you didn't fill certain model cars with premium fuel.
     
    #4 BiomedO1, Jul 3, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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    My Prius was set up to run on 87, my ZR1 was set up to run on 93 "minimum", but I run 104 when I really want to play. I don't need "anyone" to tell me what I need...or want.
     
    #5 frodoz737, Jul 3, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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