Yeah, mileage discounts have always seemed a bit overrated to me too. When I started working from home more, I figured I'd see a decent drop in premiums, but honestly, it was barely enough to notice on the monthly bill. As for premium gas prices, totally feeling that pinch lately—my SUV doesn't strictly need premium, but I've noticed it runs smoother and gets slightly better mileage with it. Still, with prices climbing like they are, I've been tempted to switch back to regular and just deal with the occasional rough idle...
- Mileage discounts barely moved the needle for me either, especially with my driving record.
- Premium gas is a toss-up...my car runs smoother too, but lately I've just been mixing regular and premium to ease the wallet pain. Seems okay so far.
Yeah, mileage discounts haven't really helped me much either—seems like you have to practically never drive to see any real savings. Curious though, have you noticed any difference in fuel economy mixing gas types? I'm cautious about engine wear, so I've been hesitant to mix fuels regularly. Did it affect your car's performance at all, or is it pretty much the same as using straight premium?
I've never really noticed a difference myself, but my brother swears by mixing regular and premium. Says it runs smoother somehow... honestly, I think it's probably placebo. Still, makes me wonder if certain engines respond differently?
I've gotta say, mixing regular and premium sounds like throwing money away to me. I've driven family cars for years—sedans, minivans, you name it—and honestly, never noticed a lick of difference between regular and premium gas, let alone mixing them. Engines designed for regular fuel won't magically run smoother just because you splash in some premium. It's more about the engine's compression ratio and what the manufacturer recommends. My mechanic once told me premium gas in a regular engine is basically just burning cash. Maybe your brother's car is one of those rare exceptions, but for most of us driving everyday vehicles, sticking to the recommended fuel grade is the smartest move. I'd rather save those extra bucks for something useful, like keeping up with regular maintenance or even just grabbing a coffee on the way to work...
