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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Point37
+1...and i currently don't own anything that needs premium 2025 CX-5 Preferred in White picked up 10/11/24 w/basic additions:
Actually and technically speaking in your own signature you do and at least occasionally should be using higher octane fuels.
Come on by the shop and I will scope your cylinders and show you for free or take it to a shop and have it done. Please be honest and post the pictures.
 

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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Callisto
Actually and technically speaking in your own signature you do and at least occasionally should be using higher octane fuels.
Come on by the shop and I will scope your cylinders and show you for free or take it to a shop and have it done. Please be honest and post the pictures.
What is the benefit of occasionally using premium gasoline?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by BoomerZoomr
What is the benefit of occasionally using premium gasoline?
The slower reduction in carbon deposits forming in the combustion chambers, creates a better cylinder stabilized temperature to help keep the spark plugs cleaner, enables monitoring sensors reporting to the ECU so that the engine will run more efficiently and produce a higher power level, insuring that when loaded with passengers or cargo that the vehcle will better be able to continue to achieve predictable and usual MPG and power levels, protects under some engine speeds and operation the CAT from damage which reduces its effective life spam, indirectly influences lowering the combustion chamber temperature..... to name a few off the top of my head.
 

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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 11:11 AM
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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 11:14 AM
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Ok so why are only repeating the basic information the OP that started this thread already did? It really is obvious what you are doing. My grandkids do this kind of stuff

 

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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 11:16 AM
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Here is a better informational response that fits the threads topic and is empirically and fact based information!

Originally Posted by BoomerZoomr
What is the benefit of occasionally using premium gasoline?
The slower reduction in carbon deposits forming in the combustion chambers, creates a better cylinder stabilized temperature to help keep the spark plugs cleaner, enables monitoring sensors reporting to the ECU so that the engine will run more efficiently and produce a higher power level, insuring that when loaded with passengers or cargo that the vehcle will better be able to continue to achieve predictable and usual MPG and power levels, protects under some engine speeds and operation the CAT from damage which reduces its effective life spam, indirectly influences lowering the combustion chamber temperature..... to name a few off the top of my head.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Callisto
The slower reduction in carbon deposits forming in the combustion chambers, creates a better cylinder stabilized temperature to help keep the spark plugs cleaner, enables monitoring sensors reporting to the ECU so that the engine will run more efficiently and produce a higher power level, insuring that when loaded with passengers or cargo that the vehcle will better be able to continue to achieve predictable and usual MPG and power levels, protects under some engine speeds and operation the CAT from damage which reduces its effective life spam, indirectly influences lowering the combustion chamber temperature..... to name a few off the top of my head.
I could individually address those statements, but I'll just say that’s one heck of a word salad.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by BoomerZoomr
I could individually address those statements, but I'll just say that’s one heck of a word salad.
Not really but I understand you think you can. LOL

Lets check of the 17 responses and ZERO threads started you show no credible supportive information that you are qualified as a Service Technician or trained mechanic or even working in the auto service
industry ? Hmmmm?? ok then L. But you sure are a trouble maker LOL
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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by BoomerZoomr
What is the benefit of occasionally using premium gasoline?
Here is a better informational response that fits the threads topic and is empirically and fact based information!



The slower reduction in carbon deposits forming in the combustion chambers, creates a better cylinder stabilized temperature to help keep the spark plugs cleaner, enables monitoring sensors reporting to the ECU so that the engine will run more efficiently and produce a higher power level, insuring that when loaded with passengers or cargo that the vehcle will better be able to continue to achieve predictable and usual MPG and power levels, protects under some engine speeds and operation the CAT from damage which reduces its effective life spam, indirectly influences lowering the combustion chamber temperature..... to name a few off the top of my head.

Using quality testing equipment can also verify this information through simple testing and data logging the ECU.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Callisto
Not really but I understand you think you can. LOL

Lets check of the 17 responses and ZERO threads started you show no credible supportive information that you are qualified as a Service Technician or trained mechanic or even working in the auto service
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I worked in a refinery that produces top tier gasoline for 30 years. I worked in the field tasting, smelling and touching each component of all fuels. I worked for over a decade behind a wall of computer screens blending all fuels. I operated RON and MON engines testing fuel octane. I am aware of all characteristics of gasoline, and how each spec affects the other specs. I blended the special gasoline that manufacturers use to determine their mileage and emissions numbers.
I know gasoline… and my post wasn’t cut/pasted.
Tell us more about premium gasoline enabling the vehicles sensors. The people riding around with disabled sensors burning 87 octane could benefit?
 
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