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Portland Toyota Dealer: Is Higher Octane Fuel Worth the Added Cost?
Pull into any fuel station and you’re faced with a choice: 87, 89, or 91 octane, regular, premium, or super. But is there any quantifiable difference in how a car performs when filled with one over the others? Does premium gas do anything other than cost more? Experts say, unless your car was built before 1990, probably not in any way that you’re going to notice.
If your car has a computer, technology has improved vehicles to the point where engine knocking—the pre-computer reason for needing higher-octane fuel—has become a non-issue. Censors and other high-tech installations under the hood prevent engine damage by constantly regulating the vehicle. Higher-octane fuel doesn’t change the computer’s abilities or programming.
If you’re not on a racetrack, you’re not going to notice a difference. It may take an extra half-second to go from 0-60 if there’s regular in the tank instead of premium. While that may be important on a race track or in a lab setting when cars are being tested and evaluated for performance, humans can’t tell split-second differences like that and everyday driving conditions rarely (if ever) call for 0-60 in very few seconds.
If you drive a hybrid or other highly efficient vehicle, you’ll achieve high miles-per-gallon so that even a mile or two extra per gallon won’t make a noticeable difference in fuel expenditures. To break down the math, someone driving a 35MPG vehicle 15,000 miles per year would spend the same amount of money buying mid-grade gas to get one mile per gallon more, and that’s if the higher-octane improved fuel efficiency at all.
Check your driver’s manual. Just as it would be disastrous to put diesel in a standard engine (or vice-versa), your car may require higher-grade fuel. If this is the case, then use it. On the other hand, if the manual simply recommends a higher-octane gas, save your money and go with regular instead.
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Portland Auto Dealer: 5 Great Vehicles Under $7,500 at Gresham Toyota!
On the hunt for a quality pre-owned vehicle at an affordable price? We would love to find the perfect fit for you at Gresham Toyota! We have dozens of top-rated models in stock, and would love to take you for a pressure-free test drive!
2006 Ford Taurus SE, Internet Special Price $6,000
2005 Hyundai Elantra, Internet Special Price $7,000
2004 Kia Rio, Internet Special Price $6,235
2005 Chevy Malibu Maxx LS, Internet Special Price $7,500
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS, Internet Special Price $7,500
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Portland Toyota Dealer: Find the Perfect Pickup Just in Time For Winter at Gresham Toyota!
Searching for a pickup that can handle the harsh winter weather? Make it an award-winner from Gresham Toyota! The Toyota Tundra and Tacoma have won numerous awards over the years in their respective classes, and we stock a number of affordable pre-owned models every day!
2003 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner $14,995
2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 $20,000
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Portland Toyota Dealer: Discover a Top-Rated Vehicle For Under $15K at Gresham Toyota!
Are you hunting for a pre-owned car with great overall value? We have several affordable options at Gresham Toyota! Whether you value fuel economy, vehicle longevity, interior features, or exterior design, we would love to find the right fit for you. Check out our internet specials below!
2005 Ford Mustang Convertible $12,995
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Portland Auto Dealer: 5 Great Family Vehicles under $10,000 at Gresham Toyota
Gresham Toyota has many great deals under $10,000 everyday. We’d like to feature 5 that make great family vehicles with plenty of room that can withstand the kids and the dogs.
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLS $9,500
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe LS $8,500
1999 Chevrolet Suburban LT $8995
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