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Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013
Thank you soo much!
A question about the premium gas thing --
my dad is a bit on the cheaper side and is going to insist on putting normal fuel in it (we already do this for our 2007 Honda Odyssey Touring that is meant to heave premium in it)
Will it hurt it to go back and forth? it's hard to reason with him
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When questions like this come up it's always important to inform yourself on the subject. While it is good to understand that your particular car needs this specific octane rating it might help to also know why any car needs a higher octane rating. I realize it takes time to learn these things but the internet makes all this much easier.
I suggest watching these youtube videos as they will explain in detail octane ratings and why higher octane gas would be needed. Notice on the last video he doesn't suggest to use higher octane unless the car manufacturer specifically states so.
Should I use hi octane premium petrol, and what is octane rating?
The last guy comes off as a bit abrasive but he is definitely light on the BS. I wouldn't put Premium or High Octane fuel in anything unless it was absolutely necessary due to the high cost. Driving high compression vehicles will most likely always require a higher octane though.
There is more information out there on the subject if you are interested but unless your Dad is footing the bill for your car and/or gas I would leave this decision up to you. If he is footing the bill, I'd show him your findings and then do exactly as he says.
