Gas has dropped below $2.00 a US Gallon!

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  1. 1tireman

    1tireman Well-Known Member

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    We been at $1.71 for last week, not sure of 93 octane as I haven't had the '55 out in a couple months or my dad's Malibu in last 2 weeks so no need to buy it until I need to but I believe it is around the $2.00 range.
     
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    Just now getting down to about 2 bucks in Delaware. Still dropping every couple of days. Filled up the Colony Park for just under 30 dollars last weekend and couldn't believe it, was 2.09 per gallon at that time.
     
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    Yeah, I figured that.
    I haven't seen 93 octane here in years, but some premiums are 92.

    All my vehicles run premium only, so I never pay attention to the 87 octane price.
     
    Steve-E-D, Jan 23, 2015
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    Why?

    Few cars require premium fuel. If the manufacturer doesn't call for it, you're just wasting your money.
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    $2.09 here for 87 octaine.......
    This is where I'm confused. :confused: Many tell me I should be running at least mid grade in my 2004 hemi Dodge. I've run 87 octaine for 79,000 and the mechanics told me it was fine.
    Son replaced the headgaskets and spent considerable time decarboning the pistons. He chewed me out and said run at least mid grade. I will get a better fuel milage and the truck will run better.
    For many tanks full I switched to marine fuel and 91 octaine. Me and the truck engine couldn't tell any difference.
    Here in Florida each upgrade is rediculous so I hate throwing more money into the gas tank.
     
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    Durango R/T factory specifies premium.
    My wagon has 10:1 compression.
    My 74 Toyota was originally a leaded fuel and has always ran better with with the higher octane.

    Even if its $0.30 /gallon more, thats only $6 per 20 gallons. A few dollars per fill up is insignificant.
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    That would buy me a pizza or burger and fries.
    I am switching to mid grade if I ever get my truck back on the road. As it is I'm saving fuel waiting for my son to finish putting it back together.
    Here in NW Florida each upgrade a few octane is around 30 cents. That part is rediculous.

    As for engines running on no lead, my 1977 Dodge 440 in the motorhome had to have premium plus an additive or it would ping.
     
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