Fuel - Premium or Regular?

CA Touareg · 01-25-2007

Does anyone notice a big difference in gas mileage and performance when you do not use premium fuel?

**TREGinginCO** · 01-25-2007

Yes, because the engine and its management system changes the performance of the engine.

marshotel · 01-25-2007

The difference isn't drastic but tere is a difference. I noticed it in both performance and MPG.

jlbunting · 01-25-2007

I use regular, and have no issues with power or MPG.
I have used premium once and noticed more power off the line and about 1 MPG better.
Considering the cost, I don’t think premium is worth it unless you’re towing something.

Of course others will tell you different. It’s been debated a lot on this forum.

phybbs · 01-25-2007

I'm overly paranoid and use only premium. I got stuck on a stretch of interstate needing gas, and the gas station I found only had regular. I instantly noticed a change. Not us much MPG,but takeoff.

czechT698 · 01-25-2007

Yep theres a diffrence. When i go to Czech Rep., on the highway in Germany i usually have a speed of 180Km/h.
With regular 95 octane - i get +- 20l/100km
With premoum 100 octan - i get +- 16,5l/100km
Theres a diffrence, the engine seems to be more reactive and better response.
Im saying a better MPG is worth the extra Eurocents...

Lenny · 01-25-2007

Read and do what the manual says, unless your willing to pay for the damages. Its states use premium

**aircooled** · 01-25-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlbunting

I use regular, and have no issues with power or MPG.
I have used premium once and noticed more power off the line and about 1 MPG better.
Considering the cost, I don’t think premium is worth it unless you’re towing something.

Of course others will tell you different. It’s been debated a lot on this forum.

I have noticed pinging under load with mid grade. I have never since put and BUT premium in my V8.

Yeti · 01-25-2007

I never thought it was worth the risk either, so I use nothing but premium. In fact with the exception of only a couple of cars all mine that I have ever owned required premium.

CA Touareg · 01-25-2007

Thanks for the comments. I personally feel I get better MPG's when I use Premium. I notice a big difference in power also. When I used regular fuel I really had to put my foot in it to get it moving therefore canceling any financial gain in using regular.

I agree that using Premium is best for the engine also. I talked with a VW Tech and he said regular will not hurt the engine but I would rather play it safe.

01-25-2007	#1
CA Touareg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 597 Images: 8	Fuel - Premium or Regular? Does anyone notice a big difference in gas mileage and performance when you do not use premium fuel? __________________ 07 Passat 2.0T Wolfsburg Candy White/Beige 07 Beetle Pkg 1 Laser Blue/Gray 06 Rabbit 4 door Silver/Anthracite

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TREGinginCO Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,936 Images: 12	Yes, because the engine and its management system changes the performance of the engine. __________________ 2006 V6, Campy White, VIN 46xxx, Anthracite w/ Sound 1 and Xenon Headlight Upgrades, Monster Mats, 3M Window Tint, Euro Headlight Switch, Gorilla Gear Cargo Mat, Clear Bra, VW Tow Pkg, VW V8 Style Exhaust Tips, 18' Manhattans & Silver Racks

01-25-2007	#4
jlbunting Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 58	I use regular, and have no issues with power or MPG. I have used premium once and noticed more power off the line and about 1 MPG better. Considering the cost, I don’t think premium is worth it unless you’re towing something. Of course others will tell you different. It’s been debated a lot on this forum. __________________ Past - 1987 Audi 4000 CS, 2002 Hyundai Accent GL Present - 1997 Chevy Lumina, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (V8, Winter PKG, Ultrasonic, ClearBra)

01-25-2007	#5
phybbs Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 306	I'm overly paranoid and use only premium. I got stuck on a stretch of interstate needing gas, and the gas station I found only had regular. I instantly noticed a change. Not us much MPG,but takeoff. __________________ [=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=] Drive what you like.... Like what you drive

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czechT698 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 814 Images: 4	Yep theres a diffrence. When i go to Czech Rep., on the highway in Germany i usually have a speed of 180Km/h. With regular 95 octane - i get +- 20l/100km With premoum 100 octan - i get +- 16,5l/100km Theres a diffrence, the engine seems to be more reactive and better response. Im saying a better MPG is worth the extra Eurocents... __________________ Touareg V6,xenon,KN filter,offroad grey, chrome,chrome V10 grill+chrome bumper ring,rear upper spoiler, cayenne TT tips,kenwood DDX-8027,20"Atheos,pillars an´ much more

01-25-2007	#3
marshotel Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melville, Long Island Posts: 86	The difference isn't drastic but tere is a difference. I noticed it in both performance and MPG.

01-25-2007	#7
Lenny Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 354	Read and do what the manual says, unless your willing to pay for the damages. Its states use premium __________________ 2006, Touareg V6, Black, Beige Interior, Equip Pkg IV. "In the end we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends" MLK

01-25-2007	#9
Yeti Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,226 Images: 4	I never thought it was worth the risk either, so I use nothing but premium. In fact with the exception of only a couple of cars all mine that I have ever owned required premium. __________________ '04 offroad grey V6, anthracite leather,bixenon, no air suspension Vin 66xxx, Hoen XenonMatched Titanium bulbs on inner high beams, Upgraded foglamps, Vagged to my liking now as well!!

01-25-2007	#10
CA Touareg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 597 Images: 8	Premium or Regular Thanks for the comments. I personally feel I get better MPG's when I use Premium. I notice a big difference in power also. When I used regular fuel I really had to put my foot in it to get it moving therefore canceling any financial gain in using regular. I agree that using Premium is best for the engine also. I talked with a VW Tech and he said regular will not hurt the engine but I would rather play it safe. __________________ 07 Passat 2.0T Wolfsburg Candy White/Beige 07 Beetle Pkg 1 Laser Blue/Gray 06 Rabbit 4 door Silver/Anthracite

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