Last year, AAA undertook an extensive study of whether motorists can gain anything from using premium gasoline. The verdict was that Americans are wasting over $2 billion annuallyon 91 octane and above.
Following on what was a comprehensive, 41-page report, AAA joined with the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center to investigate whether car owners can gain anything from putting premium fuel in vehicles that recommend but don’t require it.
You probably know where this is headed. The research revealed that while recommended premium might upgrade fuel economy and performance, the additional cost isn’t worth it.
“There’s no question that higher-octane premium fuel has the potential to boost a vehicle’s fuel economy and performance, however, engines have to be calibrated to require that fuel to see the full benefit,” John Nielsen, AAA’s Managing Director of Automotive Engineering and Repair, said in a statement.
“Based on AAA’s testing, vehicles that only recommend premium gasoline can’t take full advantage of higher octane fuel and, as a result, the benefit that comes from upgrading to premium gasoline may not offset its high cost.”
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