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[bob109]

One of the main selling points for me on the Honda was that it runs well even on piss and vinegar.

I never use anything but 87, except in the pre-storage season (now), and I get a steady 42 mpg with no pinging.

Gas. Oil. Tires. Fuel stabilizer. Seats. Spouses. We each have different tastes, and become loyal to those that we have positive experiences with.

+1 on the use of regular! Why pi$$ money away on High Test when our motors are equipped with 3D Mapping, Oxygen and Crank Sensor and the likes. Honda did a remarkable job in designing the "Boxer Flat Six". Fuel requirements are clearly spelled out in the Owners Manual, as is oil change intervals which no one seems to follow. With 57K miles on my 13, its never seen a drop of High Test. I routinely use Sea Foam and the original OEM spark plugs are still in place with 40/42 MPG. Of course all of us has a "personal preference" which makes us feel "warm and fuzzy"! If High Octane gives you peace of mind, so be it!

[tpwood]

+1 on the use of regular! Why pi$$ money away on High Test when our motors are equipped with 3D Mapping, Oxygen and Crank Sensor and the likes. Honda did a remarkable job in designing the "Boxer Flat Six". Fuel requirements are clearly spelled out in the Owners Manual, as is oil change intervals which no one seems to follow. With 57K miles on my 13, its never seen a drop of High Test. I routinely use Sea Foam and the original OEM spark plugs are still in place with 40/42 MPG. Of course all of us has a "personal preference" which makes us feel "warm and fuzzy"! If High Octane gives you peace of mind, so be it!

+2, it's not like back in the 70's and 80's, the new ECU's on vehicles takes care of all that, if your not pinging don't change use what's recommended, even Consumers Report says the same thing.