BillyVance 35 #1 April 30, 2008 Here it's $3.59 and going up."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #2 April 30, 2008 $3.70 here and climbing for regular unleaded (actually $3.699, and yes, "regular unleaded" still seems like an oxymoron). I expect it'll top out around $4.00 in early June, plus or minus a dime. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iflyinmydreams 0 #3 April 30, 2008 It has $3.39 here for a while now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #4 April 30, 2008 3.99 and my nearest grocery store is 10 miles from my house Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #5 April 30, 2008 $3.99 is cheapest I've seen. Guess I'm not the cheapest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #6 April 30, 2008 $3.31 on base. Only place Ill buy gas anymore.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #7 April 30, 2008 I live on the border of 2 other states, so it varies. Anyway, my last fill-up was at $3.799. I should note that my engine requires 91+ octane. I think regular unleaded is about $3.699. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 April 30, 2008 In my local area......Fuel Prices (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #9 April 30, 2008 $1.32l and going up again friday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #10 April 30, 2008 Just paid $3.81 in Moscow, ID for regular. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #11 April 30, 2008 3.29 at Costco in TucsonRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #12 April 30, 2008 QuoteI live on the border of 2 other states, so it varies. Anyway, my last fill-up was at $3.799. I should note that my engine requires 91+ octane. I think regular unleaded is about $3.699. I wonder if you can run it with lower octane? What you driving? These days the computers can handle it with ease..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #13 April 30, 2008 I have 2 vehicles but the one in question is an '07 Civic Si. I personally don't mind the extra 10 cents/gallon in order to get the best performance from my engine. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #14 April 30, 2008 QuoteI have 2 vehicles but the one in question is an '07 Civic Si. I personally don't mind the extra 10 cents/gallon in order to get the best performance from my engine. Maybe we can have one of our resident experts speak, er write on octane v. performance...pros/cons..etc.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #15 April 30, 2008 I would love to hear from one of the resident experts. One question: How do we know they're really resident experts? _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #16 April 30, 2008 How do we know that you really put premium gas in your vehicle? On that note......how do we know that you actually own a car and not lease it? Are you really the Muenkel thats has posted here for so many years?? hmmmmm???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #17 April 30, 2008 Quote I would love to hear from one of the resident experts. One question: How do we know they're really resident experts? Oh crap, your not Muenkel?!!edit: Seriously, I think modern engines can adapt easily to a lower octane. Depends on climate and load conditions on the engine but it really shouldn't hurt the performance that bad. Under hot conditions you could have pinging, but if that occurs, just add higher octane....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #18 April 30, 2008 Quote Quote I would love to hear from one of the resident experts. One question: How do we know they're really resident experts? Oh crap, your not Muenkel?!!edit: Seriously, I think modern engines can adapt easily to a lower octane. Depends on climate and load conditions on the engine but it really shouldn't hurt the performance that bad. Under hot conditions you could have pinging, but if that occurs, just add higher octane....... A local teenager recently got a story/picture on the front page of our newspaper for going the opposite direction. He started buying premium and adding octane booster to get up to 102 and is now getting >30 mpg in the Toyota pickup he converted into a flatbed for his lawnmowing business...at a monetary discount over his regular mpg. The difference between octanes has pretty much stayed level at .10 (medium) and .20 (high) over regular. I did the math when gallons ran $1.20-$1.40 and in a different vehicle when gallons were $2.25ish and both times figured the increased per gallon cost wasn't worth the mpg gain. I haven't done the math since getting into a higher powered truck and $3.60/gal gas, but I suspect it might now be worthwhile. I'll try to remember to check it next week. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #19 April 30, 2008 But, octane has nothing to do with mileage, or so I hear....? It's more along the line of combustion chamber diameter that regulates octane increases/requirements. 87 Octane actually ignites /burns faster than higher Octanes. I just hate to see someone run a higher cost gas and they don't really need it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #20 April 30, 2008 Price Station Address City Time 3.83 ARCO 650 Arneill Rd & Ponderosa Dr Camarillo Apr 30,9:49 AM 650 Arneill Rd & Ponderosa Dr Camarillo Apr 30, 9:49 AM 3.85 USA 305 Carmen Dr & E Daily Dr Camarillo Apr 30,2:15 PM 305 Carmen Dr & E Daily Dr Camarillo Apr 30, 2:15 PM 3.85 USA 4418 Central Ave & Del Norte Camarillo Apr 29,9:00 PM 4418 Central Ave & Del Norte Camarillo Apr 29, 9:00 PM 3.85 USA Central Aven & 101 Camarillo Apr 29,5:30 PM Central Aven & 101 Camarillo Apr 29, 5:30 PM 3.87 7-Eleven 255 Carmen Dr & Daily Dr Camarillo Apr 30,9:49 AM 255 Carmen Dr & Daily Dr Camarillo Apr 30, 9:49 AM 3.89 Gas Buster Mart 2157 Las Posas Rd & West Loop Dr Camarillo Apr 30,2:15 PM 2157 Las Posas Rd & West Loop Dr Camarillo Apr 30, 2:15 PM 3.89 Camarillo Car Wash 4007 Adolfo Rd & Lewis Rd Camarillo Apr 28,10:00 AM 4007 Adolfo Rd & Lewis Rd Camarillo Apr 28, 10:00 AM 3.91 Shell 107 W Ventura Blvd & S Las Posas Rd Camarillo Apr 29,1:45 PM 107 W Ventura Blvd & S Las Posas Rd Camarillo Apr 29, 1:45 PM 3.93 Mobil 501 N Las Posas Rd & W Daily Rd Camarillo Apr 30,9:49 AM 501 N Las Posas Rd & W Daily Rd Camarillo Apr 30, 9:49 AM 3.93 Chevron 522 N Las Posas Rd & E Daily Dr Camarillo Apr 30,9:49 AM 522 N Las Posas Rd & E Daily Dr Camarillo Apr 30, 9:49 AM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #21 May 1, 2008 QuoteI have 2 vehicles but the one in question is an '07 Civic Si. I personally don't mind the extra 10 cents/gallon in order to get the best performance from my engine. When I had the Toyota MR-2 Spyder convertible, I always used 91 octane gas for it."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #22 May 1, 2008 QuoteToyota MR-2 Spyder convertible. Did that come factory with a rainbow sticker?You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kschilk 0 #23 May 1, 2008 I just found an old can of pre-mix (motorcycle gas) in my garage, that I've been keeping for cleaning my chains. When I bought it, it was $1.13/ gallon....maybe I oughta' donate it to the Smithsonian!?!"T'was ever thus." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galvar2439 0 #24 May 1, 2008 3.59 to 3.79 in MichSo i just broke up with this woman who wasn't even my girlfriend! Hellfish #782, POPS #10664 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #25 May 1, 2008 QuoteQuoteI have 2 vehicles but the one in question is an '07 Civic Si. I personally don't mind the extra 10 cents/gallon in order to get the best performance from my engine. Maybe we can have one of our resident experts speak, er write on octane v. performance...pros/cons..etc.... The Si engine is a high-revving, short stroke, high-compression engine. It needs the extra octane. The knock sensors can only do so much against a low-torque power plant.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
