Saving Money?

[Kcrebel]

Just some rough math for the folks who think they are saving lots of $ by using regular fuel instead of premium.
Our 2012 has just under 40k on the odometer. So I will use 40k to make the math easier.
16 mpg
22 gallons/average fill
.30 per gallon saved by using regular at 22 gallons=6.60
40k/16=2500 gallons of gas
2500/22=114 fill ups
114*6.60= $752.40 saved

Now lets fast forward to the 60k warranty expiration milestone:
60k/16=3750 gallons
3750/22=170
170*6.60=$1122

Any idea how much a new engine would cost out of pocket? How about new injectors? Is the $1122 saved during the warranty period worth the risk on an 80k vehicle?

 

[Silverback]

I could not agree more.

It's just not worth the risk in my opinion. And there are better ways to save money if that is what you have to do.

 

[neuneleven]

As KC said, a "rough calculation". Now factor in the fact that the car will likely perform less and actually use more regular fuel for a similar performance to premium....that circa one grand "savings" whittles even more!!