If You Buy This Type of Fuel You’re Stupid

If You Buy This Type of Fuel You’re Stupid, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Premium gas myth busted and premium gasoline vs regular gas. Which type fuel you should buy for your car. 93 octane vs 91 octane vs 87 octane. Don't waste your money on expensive premium gasoline because your car probably doesn't need. Gasoline myths versus facts. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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[@rronaldreagan]

Freaking S A V A G E

[@GrayRealities]

Back when dinosaurs 🦖 ruled the world 🌎 Lmao 🤣

[@jamesscherbenske9354]

hey Scotty I hope you answer this question Lucas gas treatment the octane booster specifically they say it's the best what do what do you think it's pretty expensive but I like it I'm using it currently in my Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 L

[@jamesscherbenske9354]

I need to know Scotty will it hurt the engine using Lucas Lucas octane booster you know along with the 87 octane

[@jamesscherbenske9354]

Thanks in advance thanks for your time and shared knowledge

[@OneShotProduktions]

This was a pretty quick response to ChrisFix's video today. haha

[@mrmackee123]

True😂🤣😂🤣

[@PHamster]

Well Scotty's dad used to work at a gas station...

[@charlesc4709]

Dan D. I noticed that as well! Lol

[@willb2581]

I was about to comment the same thing 😂😂😂

[@carlosg8716]

Haters gonna hate haha

[@dalepress1581]

I love this guy. But I wonder what his neighbors think of him always yelling in his driveway?

[@iusoloman1527]

Lol

[@Spacemonster2024]

😂

[@PERIKITO823]

@first last Nope that's what 93 octane does to you

[@Rick63155]

thats funny

[@nitro501]

I thought the same thing but f the neighbors lol

[@syntaxed4365]

I was just looking for some advice on purchasing fuel, and now I need a prescription for anxiety meds.

[@sofuknossum1]

Scotty should wear a heart rate monitor when he does these and put the reading in the top left corner of every video

[@trevagraham1605]

sofuknossum1 lol he would never finish the video, because he would be past his target heart rate in less than 2 minutes.

[@funboy1127]

You think that's bad. Just imagine if Scotty lost the use of his arms.

[@semiretired6033]

@@funboy1127 lol, I get all tired just watching him.

[@coolcat6303]

It would be like a FPS meter in a video game. Haha.

[@theruddyone6443]

Underrated nice one lol

[@santosdrizzyboy]

6:26 SHOTS FIRED!!!

[@HAL-dm1eh]

And 1:33!

[@supersabrosinho]

Bam! Bam!

[@robertwilliams826]

This guy is single-handedly affecting my decisions when it comes to buying a car

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Robert Williams always the way

[@ericsuarez834]

He is the master that's why

[@710mavdy]

He's the reason I do my research on stuff before I buy it 😂

[@00700556]

As a long time guy of his channel, just get what the he’ll you want. Everything is a risk, some more than others but just get the car you want and have the expectations of what you COULD expect

[@JaguarDieCast]

I would do a lot of research, though I agree with a lot with him about things i wouldn't take his word alone.

[@stansmith4054]

It's obvious that Scotty runs on high octane.

[@ars4evry177]

Scotty pissed 93 octane

[@stansmith4054]

@@ars4evry177 😄

[@yohanesworku8503]

That coca🤪

[@epicmonckey]

99 cocaine grade

[@Sergio-fu7mv]

High cocaine you mean

[@justarandom1189]

The reason I love your channel is cause anytime I have a question or am thinking of something specific I wanna know about car parts or just a car in general (as for example this video) you come out with a video the next day explain exactly what I wanted to know. Love the videos fam

[@SportBikeAnthony]

Some people are shade tree mechanics, and then others like Scotty are shade throwing mechanics. Love it!

[@fabianrodriguez3788]

That's a nice truck. 👍

[@lalamorena22]

Blueford86 serious shade!

[@4wheel4life]

Yeah he is shade tree. But worth watching. Scotty is about 50/50 right and funny when not.

[@00raisergundam]

HE'S GOING FOR THE JUGULAR

[@signsofthetimes886]

Everyone protect your necks!

[@rronaldreagan]

And im "lovin it"... Its time for youtubers to get exposed when they push advertisers like the tv does

[@mr.specter1300]

@@rronaldreagan don't lie you do the same thing if they offer you good money. Hate to break it to you but 99% of KZbinrs has some kinda paid sponsorship.

[@38911bytefree]

LOL ... EPIC !!!!

[@lukebecker1959]

@@mr.specter1300 not me

[@highlysuggestible861]

"Knock knock" "Who's there?" "Low octane ratings"

[@josephgaviota]

They should have had that joke on Captain Kangaroo with Mr. Moose.

[@zuko5760]

exactly

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

Sure, if you own an ancient car without knock sensors

[@shaunr5450]

Almost all.modern cars will adjust according to fuel. Most cars requiring premium are just to get the advertised mpg and hp ratings. Plus ppl who buy luxury cars feel superior because they drive a car that "requires" premium gasoline.

[@da8675]

@@shaunr5450 You hit the nail on the head. It's all ego-driven. I call it a superior tax.

[@Soloist1983]

If I run 87 octane my car pings like mad, so yeah, I run mid or high octane to prevent engine damage, and it really helps eliminate ping.

[@jamsstaylor2348]

Brandon Semik car should never ping from low octane only over high ocatabe

[@Soloist1983]

@@jamsstaylor2348 what are you talking about? Octane directly effects the likelihood of detonation, in engines that are susceptible. My car is a 2003 Infiniti I35, with 105k miles, the engine design allowed for lots of blow by and oil burning, as such the octane rating is reduced further once a little oil mixes in with the gas, additionally, the PCV system can contribute to this as well. The result is that my car pings with 87 but does NOT ping on 91...it's simple physics

[@micahrich5683]

Try a cup full of diesel and your tank and then mix the gasoline right on top of that it will drastically lower the volatility of your gasoline and it won't ping

[@Soloist1983]

@@micahrich5683 haha, not blowing up my engine with that, diesel fuel is even easier to combust/ignite making my problem even worse, in short, not interested in putting holes in my pistons...try that on someone else 😁

[@justme-wb3rz]

@@Soloist1983... I totally agree with you. Mine does the same with 87

[@herbwag6456]

When I was a paperboy many years ago I delivered to the local Enco station. I loved the gas/oil smells and always scored more FREE road maps. Remember those?

[@AK-rq1cz]

I don't just remember them, I still have and use them. No battery, more real experience.

[@2405jacko]

Maps??? What are those?? LOL. I remember when I was driving big rigs with the map unfolded on the steering wheel. Good ol' times.

[@barnabyjones6995]

I remember the smell of leaded gas coming out of a cars exhaust when I was a kid in the 70's. Good times.

[@DrPhilSays]

@@barnabyjones6995 yeah !!!!! All that lead and asbestos of yester year , sitting all over the roads and highways everywhere you would brake the most..stop signs, intersections, McDonald's, interstate service centers, breathe deep!!!!

[@ronvalley1973]

they still have the maps but they ain't free anymore, now they cost an arm and a leg........

[@NitroMike]

"Ever since I was a young mechanic *when dinosaurs ruled the earth* " I love this man so much :D

[@raven4k998]

yeah but remember I killed those dinosaurs off out of bordom

[@Silent_Shadow]

@@raven4k998 you play ark too? 😂😂

[@raven4k998]

@@Silent_Shadow yes I do didn't think anyone would get the reference though good job you win a gold star

[@generationx9294]

As always, I love Scotty's informative bantering, erratic hand flailing, and the comical photo inserts in right hand corner of video. But at 2:11 when he mentions knowing what ingredients are in your cereal (insert picture) *Colon Blow* .... my knees buckled.. as I was running on the treadmill 🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️💥🤦‍♀️🤣

[@PIMPSTA951]

Crisfix next video: "If you don't run mid grade fuel you're stupider"

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

rolas_21 😂

[@WdnUlik2no]

🤣

[@JavierGarcia-zt8ly]

So tell me why should we buy mid grade Gas. We are waiting for feed back.

[@soulofanunknownsoldier8066]

Javier Garcia if your owners manual calls for it for your specific vehicle. Most vehicles are engineered to run on a certain octane

[@bbldrizzaay]

If you don’t run mid grade you’re wooder

[@spankyham9607]

Ford put permanent advertising on my 06 Fusion. Every time I open the gas cap, "Ford recommends BP gasoline" with the logo and everything. I wonder how much money BP paid for that.

[@henryrollins9177]

An american company allied with a brittish one to make them users pay more? No kidding..!

[@ChickenC0re]

I still refuse to purchase BP to this day.

[@mikeb2496]

BMW and Castrol

[@kaibaCorpHQ]

It doesn't matter too much anymore...I rarely run into BPs anymore.

[@arthurfears9464]

@@ChickenC0re Why?

[@Curryolla]

I only put premium electricity in my Tesla. None of that regular crap!

[@rovidbouski4022]

Hahahahaha you drive a Tesla?!?!?!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA.....................haha Everyone is laughing at you for driving your laptop

[@teebone2157]

Your first mistake was buying a Tesla

[@rovidbouski4022]

Teebone, I just looked and he drives a toyota, I think he was just charging the battery

[@Michaelisinachair]

I only put premium trash on my Mr. Fusion.

[@SolidAsianGold]

And soon you will be putting premium money into engine and battery repairs and replacements. It's why Tesla is about ready to fold and can no longer give any of their cars away.

[@mic55y]

Dear Scotty, you are one of my Heroes, you tell always the truth, you are very honest and courageous, great role model and very nice human being! Thank you so much!

[@realrvlife7964]

Great video Scotty. I ran premium in my eco boost F150 when towing, extra horsepower due to the ECU changes was needed in the mountain areas, and regular when I wasn't. Unless your car needs premium it's a waste of money.

[@jessicablesses6091]

I have a very low interest in cars but I love this guy and it's a relief to know that cheap gas in my Honda civic isn't stupid

[@bb-nf2eh]

Jessica Blesses it’s a civic lol relax

[@jessicablesses6091]

@@bb-nf2eh you relax, I was joking

[@bb-nf2eh]

Sureeeeeeeeeee, you’re cute what’s ur ig

[@pooppee8780]

@@bb-nf2eh lol smooooth bro

[@bb-nf2eh]

P Ross loooool why not !

[@rotordave]

Scotty: "If you put this fuel in your car, you're stupid." My RX-8: **sad rotary noises**

[@juice323blue4]

I give up and just going to get a bike👀🚲

[@walterkersting1362]

juice323 blue yeah, you’re going to put a motor on it too.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

@@juice323blue4 only Bike Scotty recommends is a Toyota Celica.

[@AnthonyFransella]

Yeah, I did regular one time in my RX8 and it barely made it home

[@ADDwithJTC]

Great comment lol gotta love rx7 n 8 though.

[@jalan8171]

Scotty, As usual you are spot on. My 2007 Milan six-cylinder doesn't require High or mid octane fuel. Occasionally I'll put a quality fuel additive into the tank for the sake of the injectors and the valves. Regular changes of the oil, its filter and the engine air filter plus checking the tires are about the extent of my routine maintenance. I've spent far too much money and aggravation screwing up my cars without consulting a competent mechanic. Blessings upon you and yours.

[@scottlavoie5405]

Thanks, Scotty for explaining all these fuel grades. I have had a 2006 H3 now for 4 years and have run it on 87 and I have had no problems, runs top-notch, I also take good care of it as well. I did just buy a 2012 Silverado that has the Flex/Fuel technology and was concerned at first, till you explained it to me - thanks again!! Great videos by the way, you have a lot of energy!!!

[@JusHereToWatchVideo]

1:33 SHOTS FIRED!!!!!

[@clarksters88]

Nobody: Scotty’s Toyota Celica: Always has the hood up. Scotty: The Toyota Celica is very reliable.

[@billd9667]

Oh! 😮

[@voxamplifier3335]

He’s addressed this in a previous video. It’s because with the hood down, it would reflect too much light and make the lighting bad

[@jameshavenga4998]

As an owner of a high mile 6th get Celica GT daily just like the one in the video, I will say it's been the most reliable car I've owned

[@clarksters88]

Brysn Mercado It’s just a joke.

[@macariusfreestyle8521]

@@user-he1ml8dp6m calm down??? The guy made a simple comment in response.

[@SpaceOddity4214]

I remember seeing a video of technicians testing different fuels using the same car. and the computer showed that, standard modern cars, are actually less efficient with high octane fuels

[@yelsinchacon124]

Why does this feel like an attack to chrisfix’s last video 😱😂

[@lalamorena22]

Yelsin Chacon can’t help but think the same thing!

[@gheezy2767]

Yelsin Chacon it’s cool a little competition will bring out the best of each n we enjoy n learn from both.!

[@gheezy2767]

Yelsin Chacon it’s cool a little competition will bring out the best of each n we enjoy n learn from both.!

[@gheezy2767]

Yelsin Chacon it’s cool a little competition will bring out the best of each n we enjoy n learn from both.!

[@solomonirailoa]

It is.

[@antoniofunnyguy]

I put four loko on my tank, For extra horsepurs. 😂

[@wesleysavage444]

Along with some adderall and coke

[@TheArimari08]

😂😂😂😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@user-dd9qq1ru7s]

@@wesleysavage444 why not just coke

[@buffalohdgaming1360]

Dang the four loko drinks in México be hitting hard too bad they were bad for your health. I'll stick with some Don Julio tequila

[@ryanbraughler170]

The graphic of Paula Deen riding a dinosaur has me laughing so hard 🤣

[@faith5584]

I’m so glad I found out about this, I would only use premium every now and again because I was told it was better, I’m glad that I can start saving some money, and not feeling guilty by buying what’s cheaper.

[@brentludwick213]

"When I was a young mechanic, and dinosaurs ruled the earth..." You should have used a Sinclair Gasoline dinosaur for the thumbnail that popped up. It would have been subject-correct.

[@chrislj2890]

Future Scotty: "Now I started our 82 years ago pumpin' gas ...."

[@imagingteam]

Super Future Scotty: I've been working on cars for 200 years even before the fall of civilization!

[@theadjuster151]

@@imagingteam and if you didn't YOU'RE STUPID!!

[@Silent_Shadow]

@@imagingteam still standing in front of his 94 Celica.😂😂

[@bernard.rosario.2013]

Definitely refer to your car manual's fuel recommendation, and go above it if not satisfied. My Camaro makes some strange noises when I feed it less than 91, which exceeds the car's recommended rating.

[@elitestar]

It's a Camaro. It's likely got a hundred other problems that will cause those strange noises.

[@adhiti07]

That means you got carbon build up on the piston surfaces

[@thetheorist99]

@@elitestar Still better than a mustang. Or any ford.

[@carlosgallegos8378]

My owner’s manual calls for mid grade 89 octane for my 5.7 Hemi Ram. It runs like a fine Swiss watch. I think I’ll leave well enough alone, thank you!

[@WayneTesta4444]

I also own a 5.7 Hemi Ram and I run nothing but Midgrade.

[@funtimeswithtom4108]

My manual AND the sticker next to the fuel inlet both say 91 octane minimum so I'm gonna go with what the manufacturer recommends.

[@AngeDeTristesse]

I remember colon blow was an explosive cereal.

[@thelastrefuge253]

🤣

[@lexusambassador]

😆😆😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂

[@karyannfontaine8757]

Was it fed to those people undergoing a colonic to speed up the experience?

[@spydaman2022]

Yeah will Ferrell on SNL

[@axjohn]

Sheriff J.W. Pepper it was superseded by “SUPER Colon Blow!” 😋

[@yashgupta8865]

ChrisFix=Shell Advertisment Scotty=PURE HONESTY AND REALITY

[@brandenstangle320]

My 03 Avalon recommends premium. I ran regular for the first few months of owning the car and then did a full tank of premium. My car runs and sounds much much better when I use premium so that’s now all I use.

[@JuanDavid-zr7yk]

Prosevo, thank for throwing away your money 💰, come egain for your extra expensive prosivo dose next week, we love your easy money.

[@wwehdpyros]

Lol it's all in your mind, premium didn't do anything better

[@brandenstangle320]

@@JuanDavid-zr7yk Opinions are like assholes- everyone has one 😘

[@killerratchet1973]

@@wwehdpyros Some engines do require premium though.

[@grandpagun2843]

I agree, my mechanics say the same thing. Just wondered why the manufactures like Toyota will say you have to run premium in a 4 runner

[@Derek8487]

I was filling up at Exxon and they have flags and crap everywhere advertising their new version of premium. Supposedly it cleans 3 times better! Lol yeah right, 87 is fine for me.

[@JiTengful]

@Richard Ren depend on what your car is design for

[@defyyourlogic487]

@Richard Ren must be a bmw

[@Mystic_Christopher]

Well Scotty, if there were a Cereal War, one would defeat the other and we would get a Cereal Killer 😅

[@bearpaw7603]

Nice

[@robhendricks5347]

My daughter actually gave me a big tablespoon with cereal killer engraved on it. Me likes me a BIG BOWL of cereal.

[@coolcat6303]

I prefer Colon Blow.

[@branzilla1722]

L

[@theruddyone6443]

I hate your pun! it was hillarious lol

[@mikekelly9129]

I've gotta say, I'm from the u.k and the car I drive uses the 3.0 dohc 24 valve engine. It's very well maintained, regular oil changes etc but I have to say, when I use cheap unleaded fuel, my car pinks. The next time I use premium fuel, all is good. It also performs better on premium too. Cheap unleaded makes it sluggish

[@bobwilliamson2613]

FYI pay attention to the OCTANE rating some states sell regular unleaded @ 85 instead of 87. I lose 6 mpg with 85 regular than when I use 87 so I have to buy the "MID-GRADE" just to get the 87 octane my vehicle manual says to run. In my state, the octane ratings for regular/mid-grade/premium are 85/87/91. Whereas the majority of the states are 87/89/91-93 octane and regular fuel @85 octane sells for comparatively the same price as regular fuel @87. 85 octane is for carburetor run vehicles in higher altitudes but as Scotty says modern cars adjust air/fuel via computer making the reasons for selling 85 octane regular gasoline obsolete. I believe since the 1990's computer-controlled air/fuel ratios have been standard equipment.

[@BasilMinhas]

In Canada Petro Canada gas stations sell 94 octane gas

[@K-carbon]

Hi scotty from Ireland your time and effort is very much appreciated 👍

[@scottykilmer]

hello and thanks!

[@larrynunnery7914]

Beautiful country you have over there.....

[@dnawrapsatl]

When your manual tells you to use premium Use premium

[@elcatracholo]

I dont think my cheap car needs premium gas lol do you think it needs XD Im just mad there isnt a 0.1 cent a gallon option or ill be using that instead

[@dnawrapsatl]

@@elcatracholo what car is it?

[@RandomDudeOne]

And when your manual doesn't tell you to use premium, don't use premium. You're wasting your money.

[@q.marshall3611]

Damn right

[@lazertag720]

What if my automatic askes me?

[@jnl8081]

I lost it with the “Colon Blow” cereal 🤣

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

Yes lol

[@Jabootie-oz1cb]

Same ingredients as SHELL V POWER

[@jsee5182]

Love your videos. Keep up the great work..

[@mojorisin7317]

I've hauled fuel for several years been to multiple refineries and refueling stations and Scotty is spot on with this. It's mostly a marketing scam with gasoline just like the prices, it's too bad we collectively refuse to allow that to change our way of doing things. So we pay the price, as with everything else. Not sure this type of mental illness can be cured, but I'm hopeful.

[@ZENMASTERME1]

Scotty Kilmer Is A National Treasure! PERIOD

[@johnhanek167]

In eastern OR all the fuel comes up the Columbia river on barges to Pasco, WA, where it's transferred to the two "tank farms" there- one is the Chevron plant and the other is Texaco. All brands of gas comes from one or the other of these two plants. Oh, I almost why I was prompted to write this- it looked like you had a blast making your speech and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Two thumbs up!

[@tkatxu1967]

I just bought a 2020 Kia Soul...and the Horn sounds amazing!!!

[@yesthisisvic]

I'm old enough to remember leaded hi-test gas.

[@dbfcrell8300]

I loved the smell of unleaded gas when my mom asked the attendant to fill it up, and look waht hpaneped to em

[@ignignokt-6050]

But do you have the brain damage to prove it?

[@dbfcrell8300]

@@ignignokt-6050 Drain Bramage

[@prestonransome5362]

@@dbfcrell8300 LOL.

[@fishgeralding9224]

Lead was origanally added to stabilize octane, cushioning valve seats is an old wives tale. High test or premium has never contained lead. When refinement technology advanced lead could have been eliminated.

[@jwelchon2416]

My parents had a 66 Ford with the 7 Liter engine. It definitely took high octane gas or it would rattle up a storm.

[@brandonh.8882]

My 86 F-250 w/ the 460 is the same way. Premium or it runs like crap!

[@brandonh.8882]

@ 7.0 is around 427- 429 cubic inches. Rule of thumb is 61 cubic inches per liter to get a general idea.

[@brandonh.8882]

@Nob the Knave yes i could i can hear the engine pinging and knocking

[@louism8217]

I run my Ecoboost Mustang on 91 octane, and have run it on regular. Definitely more get up and go and better mileage than with regular, but it did run just fine on regular.

[@jeffjackson9679]

A lot of your turbo charge cars do run better, and even some high performance engines do require it to run correctly. I have a Taurus SHO ran it on reg. fuel vs. 93 octane and did notice performance loss, and got 3 mpg worse using the 87 octance.

[@peters8758]

If it's got a turbo and the factory says "Premium Recommended" it will run on 87 Regular but senses it and retards the timing (lowering mileage to the point you pay the same per mile as premium). Then one day the knock sensor quits, and if it's running 87 Regular at the time, you get to buy new pistons and/or valves... Learned the hard way in a 2.2 turbo Dodge Shadow.

[@forgettablelisa]

“Why not? I think an additive war would be great.” Scotty for President haha.

[@rustyjohnson9558]

All fun and games till your engine gets so clean it squeaks....then it's immune system will weaken from the sterile environment....

[@C0untryboy22]

Some places, such as parts of Utah and Wyoming, sell 85 octane as the regular gas. Most normal cars need 87 octane, so you will have to buy the midgrade gas if you're in that area.

[@WN_Byers]

Driving at that altitude requires less octane, according to the University of Colorado

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

K. Ridge 1 I don’t believe that. I start to get pinging in Colorado

[@WN_Byers]

@@JAMESWUERTELE what car, what engine, how many miles, how often so you change your oil, is it synthetic, etc. you'd be a poor detective

[@okstate999]

@@WN_Byers Lol, what does being a detective have to do with it? I lived in CO and MT. Drove a 2001 5.3 V8, performance was terrible when I accidentally put their standard grade 85 octane in it. Switched to 87 and it ran much better. In OK the standard grade is 87. Most older cars call for 87 minimum. If you use 85 they'll run like crap.

[@WN_Byers]

@@okstate999 yeah, exactly. Did you even bother checking the manual? 😂😂😂

[@terrystarks2507]

Thank you for this video Scotty! You are the truth!

[@Bull53]

Thank You Scotty! For all you do!👍

[@invaderzim1265]

“When a government is dependent upon bankers for money, they and not the leaders of the government control the situation, since the hand that gives is above the hand that takes… Money has no motherland; financiers are without patriotism and without decency; their sole object is gain.” -Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France, 1815

[@ronvalley1973]

such true words.......

[@teamawesome2171]

👍👍

[@KuK137]

Alas, brainless morons vote for right wingers and their "all money to 1%" scam policies, instead for regulation and sane financial policy (which invariably means left)...

[@planetstupider502]

Wow Napoleon said that. I wasn't aware that was the case back then. I thought corporate greed and globalism was a relatively new phenomenon.

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

But, but....This is Amerikkka, where we glorify bankers, they are like gods. Anyone who's a real man would try to make as much money as possible, regardless of the cost to society.

[@theirthereandtheyre2947]

Remember those rubber hoses that ding when you drive over them? Mid grade gas is just 93 mixed with 87.

[@johnyoung468]

Nicholas Livoti 93 mixed with 87 is 89 octain. Yes i remember those rubber hose. I worked at a gas station in my younger days.

[@davidmoore8741]

@@johnyoung468 that would be mid grade lmao

[@johnyoung468]

David Moore That is what I said ! They mix it at the refinery. Or if you want to mix it yourself, you can do it at the pump.

[@davidmoore8741]

@@johnyoung468 no it's mixed at the pump

[@johnyoung468]

David Moore Yel, if you pump it from the two different grades & mix it in your gas tank. The gas stations have 3 different tanks in the ground,one for each grade of gasoline. The truck that delivers it has 3 seperate compartments in it. One for each octain. I know, because I use to RUN a gas station ! We sold 93,89,87 octain.

[@rogercastillo4928]

Very imformative Sir Scotty. Thanks

[@kenkthesensai4145]

I have used 89 octane in an E36 BMW that I have owned for 15 years with the logic that 89 is closer to the recommended 91 octane. The car now has 324,000 miles, no knock and ping, never any drivability issues and runs like a bat out of hell on the highway while idling steady when in the driveway. So for personal reference that mid grade gasoline has served me very well...with the caveat of going to quality "top-tier" companies like BP, Chevron and others.

[@videomaniac108]

I think there might be a place for the mid-grade octane gas for older cars that have significant amounts of carbon buildup on the piston tops and combustion chamber head surfaces. With the reduction in combustion chamber volume due to the deposit buildup, there might be an increase in cylinder pressures that would require a higher octane fuel in order not to detonate under load.

[@OfficialEnterprises]

Scotty wants all the smoke😭

[@AVMS777]

Young Goldie 216 i thought i was the only one that noticed

[@JAM416746]

6:26 Somebody jumped into his humvee and heading to Scotty for a talk.

[@classic287]

If a car manufacturer recommends you use a certain product in your car (like my 2006 Toyota Highlander V6 - 91 octane) and you use it, that doesn't make you stupid. I go in the middle and use 89. The car is 14 years old and we have never had fuel injectors cleaned. It runs perfect. Use whatever you want in your car and mind your own business...

[@mhmrules]

I'm glad we had this talk. I definitely filled up with regular gasoline today.

[@lukebecker1959]

Are you sure?

[@inspectorjavert8802]

My 2006 mini requires premium. So it's not only the exotics that need it

[@fdmackey3666]

We've been using 87 octane (no particular major brand name and as often as not NO major brand name) in the 2014 RAM 1500 Hemi 4X4 since the day The Lovely Bride and I purchased it new in November of 2013.....The same can be said for the 250,000+ mile, five cylinder, 2005 Chevy Colorado Z71 4X4, that we purchased in late October of this year, as a "huntin', fishin', and knock around beater". The RAM gets, on average, 25mpg on the open highway while the high mileage Colorado gets around 18 to 20mpg on that same stretch of road and at the same speeds (55 to 75 mph depending on where on I-95 we're talking about and the time of day). Around town we get, on average, 14 to 18mpg from the RAM and about the same from the Colorado. We've tried 89, 92, and 93 octane fuel in BOTH trucks and all we got out of the deal was higher at the pump costs.

[@frankhoward7645]

7:15. Most all gas stations have two fuel tanks. One for regular and one for premium. When you select the mid-grade gas, the pump mixes the two fuels half and half.

[@exshenanigan2333]

leaf on scotty's head though :)

[@itdontmatter9664]

I saw that to lol. Make up!!!

[@Hopeofmen]

Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed it!

[@VKSgtSLaughter]

I guess Scotty's fans are getting a little clingy. ;-)

[@dan5979]

i rather see that than a racing helmet on a kids head...

[@bassiclymike]

It wasn't there... then it was... then it wasn't...

[@hax0rz100]

I just stick with costco regular fuel for years now. Works fine in my car

[@3052022]

hax0rz100 definitely one of the best ones to use

[@jb0915]

I switched from 87 to 89 I get 3 to 4 miles to thegallon more on 89 then 87 even though my car takes 87 so there's definitely a difference

[@jb0915]

Yeah I know but from 87 to 89 there isn't that much of a difference as far as detonation I was just staying that there is a different between grade of fuel obviously you wouldn't run 91 or higher on a car that requires 87 you would mess things up in your engine you cash also mix 87 and 89 to make 88 and so on. But to say it's all the same is stupid I can run. Gas from a country fair 89 grade and get only 12 miles to thegallon but if I run 89 from shell I get 18 to 19 mpg so there's definitely a difference

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

I've worked at both BP and Caltex oil refineries. I've read and listened to people talk about different petrol stations to avoid etc, little do they know all the petrol they're buying no matter what petrol station they get it from it comes from either BP or Caltex refinery.

[@steveh1836]

I’ll never put mid grade in my truck again 😂 thanks Scotty

[@johnhenry4805]

Steve H go ahead .you'll notice a difference in power.

[@succulents9543]

Same here lmao

[@mrpw1402]

5.7 Hemis recommend mid grade

[@pro-impulse2831]

Steve H i got a 5.0 f-150 runs way better on 93

[@thegoldenkidd___324]

1:42 Savage Scotty 😂😂😂 hell Yeah!

[@jgcorazon]

You have a great sense of humor. Keep up the good work.

[@WAVETUBE84]

This is one of the most entertaining videos that I've ever seen! Dude is hilarious!

[@WAVETUBE84]

@M MavjadAgreed. I'm a licensed aircaft mechanic, and I have found every single point that he has made to be absolute fact!

[@eduk4387]

I run on Jack Daniel's 40%

[@MoparMadness93]

I personally run on Bourbon but my truck runs on Diesel

[@glennso47]

David Heur Everclear 100 proof

[@MoparMadness93]

Glenn Lego I have a tendency for Wild Turkey 101

[@samgaither793]

Everclear 95% keeps everything running

[@rolfthewolf42]

I knock if I don't have Scotch.

[@rastwet]

Shots fired 😂

[@njmaag]

Scotty, I saw results from a private lab results sent in from a news company in 2008-2010 and for premium gas shell had more than anyone on agents and I recall at least 7 times around for that being possible. Regular fuel had less than premium but still way more than law minimum. Bp had the second most additives, being neck and neck with shell in regular.

[@daviddejesus5869]

4:20 Scotty flexing his new Lexus😂😂

[@invaderzim1265]

“It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and money system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning.” -Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company.

[@JonnyDIY]

The poor Plus Gas, just like a Neglected Middle Child 😥

[@Forerunner_Official]

Jonny DIY ik no one ever uses it lol

[@TheCowboy4000]

Here in Utah our octane ratings are different because of the elevation difference. Ours ranges from 85 aka regular, 87/88/89 in rare cases is our mid grade which my car recommends so that's what I use it recommended 87 so I use 87/88 whichever is available and top tier gas only no bargin brands. Then 91 is our premium. I'll use nothing more nothing less than what the owners manual says.

[@HappyHands.]

exxon plus actually runs better in my crappy dodge. I would use the ethanol free stuff, but thats like 3.80 a gallon for regular here. (if i use Premium it will turn my oil red! LOL)

[@alphasaiyan5760]

Red headed step child lol

[@matt7iron]

@@HappyHands. I need the plus 89 gas in my 2000 5 speed maxima, if I put regular 87 the car wont start up all the time, or it hesitates badly before cranking over.

[@One21P]

I always put a third of each (87, 89, 91) in my Jeep. Sounds great, runs great.

[@abuck5948]

Scotty. I drive a2014 outback. When I put 87 my car pings when accelerating and is not as peppy. When I put the higher octane it run better. Faster pick up. And no ping when accelerating. I switch back and forth. The better gas does work better for me Great videos.

[@-adenfuture1328]

One of the most beautiful things in this chanel, is the wisdom that Scotty bring to the conversation.

[@joeyjenks2971]

Thank you again Scotty you're the Best from Joey in Honolulu , Hawaii , Aloha 😎

[@GoonSquadLifeMember]

89 octane, or mid-grade, used to be the leaded gasoline option before it was phased out. 87 was reg unld, 91 was premium, as is today. Leaded pumps had larger nozzles, so car owners wouldn't mistakenly use those pumps if they otherwise required unld.

[@apb38]

If your car doesn't need it then the only advantage you'll gain is less deposits over time. Only car I've ever seen that tells you to use premium for maximum performance is a Nissan Maxima. Car runs sluggish on 87 and runs normal/sporty on premium.

[@alphasaiyan5760]

I’ll use what my owners manual recommends lol

[@ArtistIrinaSharie]

Alpha Saiyan “recommends” means you can get away with the lowest grade. Look out for the word “required” - that’s when car manufacturer’s imposes strict limitations (to use specific octane) - to follow strictly.

[@OOICU812]

If it makes you feel better go ahead and fill 'er up with premium. I'm going with Scotty's advice.

[@eduardomexico7200]

Some people are lucky to have more money than brains...alpha the tool !

[@morpenex4095]

Eduardo Mexico Or he has a turbocharged vehicle that needs it. But hey, you’re quite the tool yourself

[@matthewvaladez8209]

Mine says “87 or higher” so I’m assuming premium is fine

[@tonybailey89]

I pump 93 for the extra HP I get out of my 2.0t and I certainly use it lol

[@2brokenwings73]

Once again Thanks to my Mechanic Dad. I have learn from the best.

[@danmiller6800]

Thanks for all your help Scotty I think I sort of have a better understanding now so I’ll just stick with regular grade gas in my 2000 grandmariqus v8 instead of wasting the extra 30 cents a gallon or whatever it is

[@emanny9155]

This is why I respect Scotty, he's not afraid to say it like it is.😄

[@DavidMcbrady]

"when I was a young mechanic... when dinosaurs ruled the earth" LOLOLOL love it

[@Carlparishhonda]

The owners manual of my 2008 Honda Fit Sport jazz is written to use regular gas. This car has about 149.208 miles on it, and it still runs like a new car regardless of Chicago extreme hot and cold weather temperatures.