i havea 1998 Ford Windstar that by manufactuers recommend that it runs on 87 octane. If i run it on a higher octane will i get better gas mileage?
2007-04-11 13:03:53 · 16 answers · asked by jon006amira 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Without adjusting the timing there would be no difference . With a higher octane fuel the timing can be increased and so would performance . Technicaly the mpg would improve with the timing advance but not really enough to notice.
2007-04-11 13:46:19 · answer #1 · answered by 1diputs 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on what additives are used to raise the octane rating, you might get even worse mileage. Ethanol, for example has a much higher octane rating but almost 1/2 the mpg as regular gasoline.
2007-04-11 20:11:41 · answer #2 · answered by loon_mallet_wielder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to optimize mileage performance is to keep it properly maintained and proper tire pressure. A better " quality "of gas and not necessarily octane will help mileage.
76 and Chevron are the top two. They are also the most expensive. But they tend to be the least "watered down". Also try a good fuel system cleaner. I recommend one made by a company called LUCAS.
2007-04-11 23:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by Some SoCal Dude 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Somebody please explain how gas can be "watered down". Water and gas don't mix. Gas is gas is gas. Study done 2 weeks ago shown on Good Morning America proved it. They took samples from major oil company stations and from small independent stations and tested the gas in a lab. The only difference in the gas was that some of the majors add a little more detergent. All gas has detergent by federal Law. Buy the cheapest you can find with the recommeded octane rating for your car. Oh yeah and stay away from Citgo. Not because the gas is bad, but because it is owned by the government of Venezuela.
2007-04-12 07:35:12 · answer #4 · answered by D28Guy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not enough to justify the extra 10 cents/gallon for 89 octane.
2007-04-12 10:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by mikey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Negative. 87 octane burns slower therefore last longer. Higher octane will Improve performance and burn faster. Besides, higher octane Is Solly for sport cars.
2007-04-12 03:45:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
no it wont and it will make your car pollute more . check your owners manual for the octane your supposed to be using. un less you put on a supercharger and a hi pro tune then you can burn 87
2007-04-14 17:59:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it will not. the only reason to have higher octane is because higher compression engines need higher octane to keep from "pinging"
2007-04-11 20:09:07 · answer #8 · answered by spiveyracing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it will not. Your just wasting money if you do, sorry. Keep the vehicle properly maintained and the tires inflated properly to get the best mileage.
2007-04-12 19:28:34 · answer #9 · answered by black91stang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heres some info on octane
2007-04-11 20:34:21 · answer #10 · answered by 51 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋