EPA NUMBERS - WHAT OCTANE?
03-14-2011, 01:25 PM
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EPA NUMBERS - WHAT OCTANE?
I would have to assume that the EPA would have used the mfr recommended fuel for any test regarding city and highway milage. What would those estimates been if 87 were used? Just thinking out loud.
I understand break-in, new engine, and all of that. Is that that much of a difference?
I understand break-in, new engine, and all of that. Is that that much of a difference?
03-14-2011, 01:58 PM
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I guess it would have been less than what we're getting. Why on earth would anyone test a car with something that's going to give them bad numbers?
03-14-2011, 02:08 PM
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I think my point exactly. Why on earth woud anyone put anything in their vehicle that is going to give them less milage and have the potential to affect performance and void a warranty and all of the rest of the stuff that goes along with it?
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03-15-2011, 01:52 PM
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Dumb but semi-serious question.
The EPA used methods that did not accurately mimic the average consumer's usage in the past.
They have updated there methods in recent years and the ratings went down accordingly.
Do we really know that they are using the correct fuel?
Good enough for government work comes to mind...
They have updated there methods in recent years and the ratings went down accordingly.
Do we really know that they are using the correct fuel?
Good enough for government work comes to mind...
03-15-2011, 02:04 PM
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The EPA used methods that did not accurately mimic the average consumer's usage in the past.
They have updated there methods in recent years and the ratings went down accordingly.
Do we really know that they are using the correct fuel?
Good enough for government work comes to mind...
They have updated there methods in recent years and the ratings went down accordingly.
Do we really know that they are using the correct fuel?
Good enough for government work comes to mind...
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/how_tested.shtml
