Does the 2024 Acura RDX require premium fuel or is this only recommended ?

Whereas in Florida, the premium 93 octane is up to 10% ethanol, non-ethanol comes in at 89-90 octane.

Yet another tale of someone buying a “premium” vehicle, and then balking at having to use premium expensive fuel. Sigh.

Thanks Bing … just got Costco gas and only 2 choices: reg unleaded or premium. Since first fillup went with premium. My Mobil nearby does have a mid grade choice, so I’m thinking of using a mixture of premium & mid grade. Thoughts ?

[image] tZ1: just got Costco gas and only 2 choices: reg unleaded or premium If premium is recommended than regular 87 unleaded is fine especially if the price difference is a lot. The performance difference is not something that people who buy this vehicle care about. In other words do what…

[image] bing: I’ve used mid grade on my rdx since new with no problems. V6 or turbo 4?

[image] Purebred: Whereas in Florida, the premium 93 octane is up to 10% ethanol, non-ethanol comes in at 89-90 octane. I think it all depends where you are. Here in NC I can get non-ethanol in 87, 90 and 93. The 93 often is at marinas.

[image] tZ1: so I’m thinking of using a mixture of premium & mid grade. Thoughts ? Why would you do that instead of just filling with premium? What could be gained by mixing?

I guess he is going to get premium then the next time Regular . At 15 gallons each time he saves about 5.00 every other time. Which why one wonders why buy a 50000.00 vehicle to start with if 5.00 is that important. Now if he plans to get half premium and half regular at the same time he is really …

Or maybe “save” a few dollars on gasoline…only to damage a knock sensor or some other expensive part on down the road. Sure, makes sense.

[image] ledhed75: only to damage a knock sensor or some other expensive part on down the road. The knock sensor is in use and tested each time the vehicle is driven. I don’t believe a knock sensor can be “worn out”.

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glasspilot September 11, 2024, 6:37pm 16

I think it all depends where you are. Here in NC I can get non-ethanol in 87, 90 and 93. The 93 often is at marinas.

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