Now that the dust has settled, is it really better to always

>>14160118
Use whatever gas that doesn't cause knock. That's the only thing that matters.

It's 2016 and people still don't know what octane ratings do. Skin the wikipedia article for 20 minutes and learn some practical knowledge, lad.

>>14160118
Is the "Now that the dust has settled" meme, a meme?

Always use the lowest Octane required.
it's that simple.

>>14161842
>is a meme a meme?
well memed

>>14160118
Only if your car has a high compression ratio or it has forced induction. Otherwise you're wasting money.

>>14162751
whats a high compression ratio?

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>>14160118
actual question relating to OP's bait: is shell V-power any good or is it snake oil? I sometimes put V-power in my car if I am not going to drive it for a while because my mechanic told me its good for the fuel lines or something. Does V-power actually clean your engine at all or is it complete BS?

second question: if it isn't BS, is it worth it?

third question: can I switch from V-power to regular with no issues?

>>14162761
I'd say over 10:1 for non-direct injected engines. I put 89 in my car with a 9.5:1 ratio. With direct injection you can have a higher compression ratio but still use lower octane gas. For example, the 2015 Mazda 3 has a 13:1 ratio and Mazda recommends 87 for it, since it's direct injected. I have no idea if the knock sensor will tell the computer to advance the timing for more power if you put in higher octane fuel though, can anyone confirm it?

>>14162768
>it's all marketing bullshit
>it's all refined in the same fucking factories

In my area all the companies get their fuel from the same refinery. The difference is, when the fuel trucks leave the refinery, the pass a small "gas station" where they add *insert company name*s special additives.
So yes, the fuel comes from the same place, but no, its not the same. But your car will run on it all.