2014 GT on regular 87 octane gas?
#12
.25 per gallon * 14 = $3.50 per fill-up to use premium. I use about a tank a week, so $14 more a month.
Considering what the monthly payments on cars are, an extra $14 a month for premium gas is inconsequential.
Considering what the monthly payments on cars are, an extra $14 a month for premium gas is inconsequential.
$500 > Future $500. It all adds up and counts toward your bottom line. $14 a month doesn't sound like much but $14 a week for 5-10-20 years should get ones attention.
#13
3.7 DOHC
I was just going to ask that question about premium fuel in 2014 GT. Is it required?
I see the specs for GT that Premium fuel is recommended. I currently have a 2010 V6. Looking to upgrade to GT. But that premium fuel has put me off. Is the 3.7 Liter 304 HP V6 a big jump from my 4.0 liter V6? as far as performance.
I see the specs for GT that Premium fuel is recommended. I currently have a 2010 V6. Looking to upgrade to GT. But that premium fuel has put me off. Is the 3.7 Liter 304 HP V6 a big jump from my 4.0 liter V6? as far as performance.
#14
I might try premium in my 3.7 to see if I get a MPG increase. In all of my past cars if I used premium I did get a MPG increase. I had to use premium in my Cadillac and I used to complain about it, but reality it was only a couple more bucks a fill up and the car liked it better.
I agree with the person who explained recommended versus required. The cars will self adjust to whatever fuel you use but will get the optimum performance with the higher octane.
I don't even think a tune is all that necessary. The car will adjust itself.
I agree with the person who explained recommended versus required. The cars will self adjust to whatever fuel you use but will get the optimum performance with the higher octane.
I don't even think a tune is all that necessary. The car will adjust itself.
#15
My thoughts exactly. One should not buy a Mustang in the first place if you are concerned about fuel costs. Your driving style will make a bigger difference to MPG than the octane rating you buy. I could get 25MPG if I babied my 5.0 around town. But I don't, so I get about 18MPG on average. Drive it like you stole it.
#17
In the greater scheme of things and overall cost of ownership, $500 is a drop in the bucket. Insurance, tires, and performance mods (which we all do with these cars) are a far greater contributors to the cost of ownership.
Again, I guess to some that extra $14 matters...and again...you should be looking elsewhere IMO.
#18
I might try premium in my 3.7 to see if I get a MPG increase. In all of my past cars if I used premium I did get a MPG increase. I had to use premium in my Cadillac and I used to complain about it, but reality it was only a couple more bucks a fill up and the car liked it better.
I agree with the person who explained recommended versus required. The cars will self adjust to whatever fuel you use but will get the optimum performance with the higher octane.
I don't even think a tune is all that necessary. The car will adjust itself.
I agree with the person who explained recommended versus required. The cars will self adjust to whatever fuel you use but will get the optimum performance with the higher octane.
I don't even think a tune is all that necessary. The car will adjust itself.
If it states recommended 87 (or nothing about premium fuels) then to use a higher octane will not net any gains. Just a lighter wallet
The only exception is an aging engine where you have carbon deposits. Higher octane will help against pinging.
#19
My thoughts exactly. One should not buy a Mustang in the first place if you are concerned about fuel costs. Your driving style will make a bigger difference to MPG than the octane rating you buy. I could get 25MPG if I babied my 5.0 around town. But I don't, so I get about 18MPG on average. Drive it like you stole it.
If I was concerned about saving a buck I guess I would have read the 'recommended' fuel grade. I always run 93, and have a tune.
I don't even think a tune is all that necessary. The car will adjust itself.
To the person who asked about a difference in 3.7 vs. 5.0. The difference is huge! It takes a lot of $$$ to match the stock HP of the 5.0 with the 3.7. If you can afford the car, it is well worth the little bit of extra dough to buy premium fuel. And don't complain when you don't get 30 mpg, mileage is significantly lower.
#20
Again, I guess to some that extra $14 matters...and again...you should be looking elsewhere IMO.