People Say I'm Full of Crap About Premium Fuel, Well Watch This

Premium fuel myths. People Say I'm Full of Crap About Premium Fuel, Well Watch This, 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 54 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@Hanmablood]

Hey Scotty .. Should I buy a 2005 Ford F350 Powerstroke 6.0 Lariat with 213k miles for $14k with new stuff done and new Transmission ?

[@tedphillips2501]

Like other products, the required product safety data sheet must be onsite. freely available, and list all ingredients.

[@wowdamann3367]

@@Hanmablood Scotty says to take it to a good, trusted mechanic like he is. Get it checked out. 😄

[@Land-of-reason]

I remember a video from yourself claiming the benefits of Shell VPower. What has changed?

[@timhicks2154]

I reckon that the additives in modern high octane fuels are way more harmful than tetraethyl lead.

[@xxkornmetalxx]

Scotty was the first mechanic on earth. Dinosaurs refused his advice and we know what happened to them.

[@nvwlsnvwls2785]

lmao so true

[@GeneralLee131]

Dinosaurs must have bought Chryslers

[@samuelsanchez9979]

Scotty- Is your dinosaur not running, get rid of the it 😂

[@shaun2222]

Yea, he turned them into 87 octane gasoline.

[@robmack24]

😭😭😭

[@rickreynolds186]

God forbid Scotty ever losing the use of his arms, he wouldn’t be able to talk! ((= Love this guy! Always informative!

[@labornurse]

He should insure them.

[@LichaelMewis]

Lmao

[@ct4074]

You know a good mechanic when you see Octopus arms flailing.

[@FELIPE8226M]

Lol

[@karlwalter2242]

His arms are lethal weapons utilized for hypnosis....

[@falconeaterf15]

Marketing 101. Always have a Good, Better, Best option for the classes to identify themselves with.

[@OldManShoutsAtClouds]

Some cars, like two of mine, absolutely require higher octane fuel. The pricing is a scam, the octane rating is not.

[@alexc9434]

@@OldManShoutsAtCloudsmy Supra straight up doesn’t run right when it’s not 93 or higher.

[@OldManShoutsAtClouds]

@alexc9434 yeah don't run lower than 93 on forced induction cars.

[@MelodyMan69]

reply No. 101. Its called Market Skimming. Those that 'identify' as deserving the BEST will be willing to PAY MORE.

[@xGERKENATORx]

@@OldManShoutsAtCloudsit’s really about pre detonation though. That’s what the knock sensor is for. Would just flood with fuel to stop pre detonation. That being said I always put premium in my 350z. But my Wife does it in her Rav and it annoys me.

[@andrewdobin]

I love that Scotty is so true to himself he has left that garage a mess for years LOL. Thanks for the content as ever Scotty!

[@cocoweepah]

His backgrounds use a lot of green screen for clarification and/or humor. 🥰

[@andrewdobin]

@@cocoweepahI love it, I know he has a nice setup and all but staying to his roots is one of the things we all enjoy about Scotty :)

[@veritasjustus8543]

But he knows exactly where to find that brake shim and lubricant that came with the pads he changed on a vehicle 20yrs ago. Could take hima minute to get to it,but its there in a jam.😂

[@lloydchristmas1086]

looks like green screen

[@Joeyindahouse]

I'm in the middle of a particularly rough day. Took a break and saw a new Scotty video just came online... Gotta love this man's attitude! Sure made me feel better!

[@joshuavogel8080]

Agreed you dont even have to have a car to enjoy his videos

[@deltablue6618]

Hang in there, brother. I wish you well.

[@JointMasterJ]

He definitely helps on some rough days bud. Takes my mind off stuff and learn a lot of useful information along the way.

[@jamonmang6099]

it is going to get better.

[@kirillnovikov9077]

LGBT Nitro +

[@andrewvinen7401]

Sometimes I wonder if Scotty's ethanol levels are a little too high! 🤣

[@nostradamus7648]

Maybe, Maybe Not, but his THC levels are off the charts.

[@blackspades0000]

Scotty does not use hightest.

[@mhenry2716]

He can run on E-85 proof.

[@RollingRigTraction]

Hahahaha

[@sonofawwiivet8336]

yeah he's running about 17% per serving

[@berict]

I will say my Honda prelude absolutely hates 87 grade fuel. It will begin knocking after a full tank of it. If I bump up the grade to 91, it will run smooth again and no knocking.

[@allywilkeforsenate]

Advance the timing a degree or two.

[@parkour267]

@fckytbAdsredi ulous they get away with that

[@alphonsenormand9552]

Don't they have a mid-grade (89) octane in your area ? That's what I run in my '05 Trailblazer, and have had no problems with knock, ping, or hard starts, and that is our lowest grade available here (Az.) !

[@samycornejo]

Plenty of sports cars only take 91 the reason it “hates 89” is because you’re never supposed to use 89 it was not designed for 89 it says so on the gas cap

[@MalleusDei275]

They play it both ways.... To many miles between oil changing intervals to make it appear cheaper to maintain.....

[@seansullivan4537]

Im out of breath and i aint talkin. I love your energy you put into your videos

[@10laws2liveby]

You young people watching this guy don't know how lucky you are. I've been a backyard mechanic for almost 70 years and learned more from him than I did from my feeble attempt at repair, Like auto manuals, bad advice, folk lore, creative thinking, destructive thinking. etc.

[@michellecarvajal4088]

Isn’t the internet WONDERFUL …. Now if only there’s a way to unglue the kids from it so they can learn how to survive like we did… in the back yard taking things apart and building things with their hands 👍🏼

[@robertlparrish2562]

Scotty is the real Mcoy "TOPGUN" of auto mechanics and he's NOT full of crap either, the best honest advice anywhere and that's NO BULL! THANK YOU SCOTTY!

[@MVortex2]

Most "young people" are spoiled. My first cars needed a lot of work, and I didn't get to drive it unless I spent hours fixing it. Carb rebuilds, shocks and struts, points / rotors / dist caps, wires, starters, batteries, heating coils, leaky radiators and sometimes top-end engine rebuilds. Necessity is the mother of invention, and being able to go see your girlfriend who doesn't live within walking distance lol.

[@aceman1126]

Lol locksmith here. I'm not that old but juuuuust old enough to remember trying to learn lockpicking in the pre youtube days from a book lol Kids have more access to more tech skill building info than ever before and even at 38 years old I'm the YOUNGEST locksmith I know. You youngins need to get to it. Contrary to what they tell you at school, college isn't for everyone and you CAN make good money without it if you're willing to work hard and learn a trade

[@lakecityransom]

"destructive thinking" 😅

[@rajchandra71]

"Ever Since I was a young mechanic when Dinosaurs ruled the earth"...gotta love Scotty!!!

[@superchuck3259]

Oil is really from all the oil Scotty spilled doing oil changes back then!

[@fusiondensity3287]

Fossil fuel theory

[@TheAgentAssassin]

Abiotic Oil Theory

[@gotitdone]

Thank you Scotty for this video. Pumping gas out of newer cars is not that easy. You will need other more complex hoses

[@numbr17]

Great video, Scotty. Love the way you explain things like this.

[@stephen3535]

If your car calls for 91+ octane, it's not a scam it's your engines specifications. Respect your user manual.

[@RayleighCriterion]

Depends on if the manual says recommended or required.

[@jtunedproductions4818]

It's called a knock sensor

[@shawnsanders9450]

@@jtunedproductions4818 I don't want mine knocking in the first place. If you knew what is happening during knock neither would you.

[@brianripple6798]

Nope, like Ive said. Have a 02 Maxima VQ35de, and 03 Atlima vq35de Maxima says Regular and Altima say Premium 🤔 Buts its the same engine same technology everything is interchangeable so why is it okay to run 87 and get optimum performance in on VQ35de then why on earth would I need 93 to get opt performance on the Identically exact same engine. Its a marketing trick the 350z and G35 do the same thing the G35 is suppose the be the luxury top end platform and the Z dont

[@shawnsanders9450]

@@brianripple6798 if your engine is TUNED for premium it will have detonation on 87. These are just facts. You can tune any engine in the world that runs on 87 but then need 91 or 93 if that's what the different tune calls for. I'm sure that's exactly what Nissan did with those engines. That's precisely why there is a 10 horsepower difference between them. If you tuned the Altima for 93 octane it would make at least 10 horsepower more and run more efficiently.

[@gtrman12887]

"Colon blow" my favorite cereal!!

[@laurieharper1526]

Great stuff. Keeps you regular.

[@exs10s]

a "blast" from the past

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Super Colon Blow is better

[@TheUnknownHarbingers]

Eat with your favorite laxative for maximum effect

[@wjanis1]

no. From behind!

[@shadowcivilian9942]

I've learned so much from honest, knowledgeable, and experienced mechanics on KZbin. Thanks 👍

[@dustyroadsrider]

As usual, a fantastic informative video. The "fat-cat" oil company picture made my day. You're the best!!

[@Duck_Sevendust]

Nostalgic houston videos. Good afternoon scotty!

[@scottykilmer]

Afternoon!

[@dannyzamudio1252]

@@scottykilmer i just get regular, not need to spend extra

[@noventay4]

@@dannyzamudio1252 yes you need to if the car requieres it

[@dannyzamudio1252]

@@noventay4 like u said IF the car requires it which most cars run good on regular gas.

[@noventay4]

@@dannyzamudio1252 yeah if you ride a Sentra or a Corolla regular gas is fine, if you drive a charger, challenger WRX, old muscle cars then no.

[@michaelcrockette8694]

very simple, use the fuel that the manufacturer recommends for that model.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I go to Sam's Club ⛽ wait 20-30min in 90 degree heat ☀️.

[@even7steven]

I agree, but I just cracked open the owners manual on a ram 1500 and Dodge recommends 89 octane (midgrade)or higher for their 5.7 liter motors.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

@@even7steven My friend owns a GMC V8 pick up with a 5.6L or 5.3. He only uses ⛽ high end, premium grade.

[@even7steven]

@@DavidLLambertmobile I don't know a single hemi owner that uses anything less than high-tess. It's like Scotty says, who uses mid grade?

[@gerardo1560]

Unfortunately premium only

[@reillyjensen2304]

I just subscribed. Backyard mechanic since high school shop days. Scotty is right on. Good mechanic that is honest very hard to come by, I do all my work until I'm stuck, then go to trusted honest shop.

[@antonmayer3767]

I was a young mechanic, I got the hell out and went to college (the best years of my life) - I respect guys like Scotty.

[@mck24601]

I used to work in a Shell refinery lab. We did regular tests on the different grades of gasoline one of which is the residue remaining after combustion. Regular gas left a lot more residue after combustion than the higher grades did.

[@denniscosban6145]

I used to work for a company called island pump & tank. We would use nippers and cut holes in underground storage tanks. Go inside with supplied air. And scoop up the sludge and put it in a 55 gallon drum. 87 octane was always the worst one for sludge. ✌️

[@outwiththem]

Both with same amount of Ethanol or not?? Ethanol produces less pollution.

[@bradfolster9232]

Can second this information 87 always had the highest gums. If someone wants to go above and beyond the manual just go one step up to mid grade save the few cents, mid grade and premium were pretty much the same for quality.

[@bradfolster9232]

@@outwiththem no ethanol in shell fuels.

[@erniecarrasco9107]

So for my 08 civic hybrid I should use 89 octane? I've only used 87.

[@xchromehearxt8838]

I wish scotty was my mechanic, this dude is a LEGEND

[@Mostlyharmless1985]

I had a use for the mid grade! I had a 49 cc scooter that recommended high test, ran fine on mid grade, and pinged on regular. I got the little scoot scoot to save money on gas so I didn’t care too much about the long term health of the engine, So I often chose the weird middle child fuel.

[@harleyrenegade8035]

For some Reason, I have know this for Years & stuck to the Cheaper Fuel as I always felt that we were being Scammed at the Gas Pump! Thanks for Confirming this for me - I Feel so Vindicated! I have saved so much Money over the years!!!

[@Cryogenics12]

I watched one video of yours pertaining to a topic I was curious about. I've since gone down a huge rabbit hole of auto knowledge and history. Great channel!

[@paulmastercraft6132]

You would never want to get into a slapping match with this Expert!!! Love All You Do Scotty

[@GRACEORT]

Rumour has it Scotty slapped Steven Segal around his back yard for revving his Scooter too loudly

[@brettott9335]

@davey504 might have something to say.. or play.. about that statement.

[@JamesAdams-bd9df]

Scotty would've sent Will Smith head first off the stage.

[@msromike123]

It's the easiest thing in the world. You open the fuel filler door and put in what octane rating the sticker on the door says.

[@LincolnSwingStreet]

I love this channel and I'm not even a car guy. Scott you do a great job explaining these issues and providing simple solutions.

[@darkwing4475]

I did construction work several years ago on a building where they packaged motor oil. they made several different brands of oil, and it all came out of the same huge black railroad tanker,, Only difference was the additive package that was added during the filling process,, :-)

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

That makes sense. Its kind of like how you can use flower to make cake or a muffin.

[@567Kriss]

You tellin me Royal Purple oil is actually good 🥴

[@567Kriss]

@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 awesome analogy

[@darkwing4475]

@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 That is also why all of the motor oil containers are the same shape and size,, They have to go through the same machine to get filled and capped,, Is a really impressive looking machine,, :-)

[@JAMESYBOY.]

@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 didn't know that but good to know lol thank you

[@NEOSPORIN7777]

Love the fact that you used "COLON BLOW" cereal, i love that SNL skit!

[@theinternet9456]

Nice shop bro. Love the bbq/fluid rack. If someone recommended you and I pulled up to that sight, that would be the first and last time I ever saw it

[@pbergonzi]

Love the photo with the ear of corn in the gas fill tube at 7:51!

[@Kaptain.Obvious]

Seems like Scotty can dig up the rarest things. I went up and down the grocery store cereal aisle 5 times. I’ll be damned if I could find a box of Colon Blow.

[@xocomaox]

Colon Blow cereal is a classic, lol.

[@Vanisl4runner1]

They only sell it at Scotty’s old folks home now 😂😂

[@dthorne4602]

An SNL classic skit.

[@roballen7937]

Hi Scotty! Thank you for this interesting and informative information. I never understood why the Gasoline companies advertised as the auto manufacturers all tell us exactly what gasoline and oil we need in our vehicles. The information is in the Owners' manuals and on the vehicles as well. We have E20 (called "e, esip") here in Thailand and my Mazda 2 runs great and we get decent gas mileage. The car was made here in Thailand too!! Warm regards again. (Rob Allen in Thailand) 😊😊😊😎👍👍👍

[@jeffedmundson3934]

I always enjoy your videos. You did one on gasoline additives more recently. I would like to see you do one on a gasoline catalyst like the X-Cap from MPGXtreme. An actual driving test with the product. Not just assumptions.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Excellent inormation, thank you. Love the pop ups.

[@ilovebutterstuff]

Scotty, your videos are not only informative, but also funny as hell. You are definitely part of a group that makes KZbin useful and entertaining.

[@juancarloslopez1082]

Lol

[@retroblue4748]

Well,.. hell isn’t funny but scotty is.

[@itsmejerkface]

@@retroblue4748 Okay Dad. XO

[@Sirmellowman]

as a automotive machinist that builds all sorts of engines and we specialize in racing engines, all this advice and knowledge is dead on correct. I have lots of knowledge from inside the industry and can confirm Scotty knows what hes talking about.

[@fadedchicken]

So I just got my first car (2010 honda civic ex) and have been putting the cheap stuff in. Should I switch to the premium or use regular? Is there anything I have to do prior to the switch?

[@montejones5788]

@@fadedchicken check your owner's manual first make sure you're putting the grade of gasoline in the car was designed to run on. If it was designed to run on regular unleaded then it's safe to put regular unleaded in it. Some manufacturers use octane ratings to specify fuel if that's the case match the octane rating to your manufacturer's recommendations. There is nothing else you need to do. Was a mechanic for over 40 years, don't waste your money paying for premium fuel if the manufacturer doesn't recommend it.

[@searey47]

@@fadedchicken Brooo you have a Civic. Nothing special about those engines (besides them running forever), BUT yeah regular 87 fuel works just fine. Your vehicle does not have a performance engine

[@mem1701movies]

@@montejones5788 does that SHEETZ 88 gas that’s 15% ethanol hurt cars? I have a 2006 Pontiac and asked GM. They said it wouldn’t hurt so I tried it a couple of times but worried it messed up stuff.

[@montejones5788]

@@mem1701movies unless they've changed things recently it's not supposed to be over 10% ethanol your car is new enough it should already have ethanol resistant hoses and lines in the fuel system so you should be okay but if they're advertising 15% that's approaching the point where it might negatively affect your fuel mileage so you might run a tank of the 15% and a tank of the 10 and check to see if the fuel mileage is better with the 10

[@aarronforeman7290]

Lol... I didn't know that the civic si (2006-2011) was an exotic vehicle... which only runs on 91 or above octane! Thanks Scotty!

[@BREEZEMAYES]

I'm old, but my dad always said when you go on a long haul( more than 500miles) fill you car with premium to clean it out after stop & go city traffic, but the rest of the time regular is just fine. I still do this.

[@scotts1668]

Thats bad advice ur dad was falling for the marketing scam sry

[@samadgriffin6853]

I agree.

[@rustyscrapper]

This guy deserves a PHD in auto mechanics. He studied all the history, he understands the science at a PHD level. He should write a dissertation and apply for a PHD and be the first PHD mechanic.

[@raidzeromatt]

Interesting history but he's completely wrong about performance If you have a turbo, supercharger, or any high performance engine you're going to spend more money repairing things than it costs to use higher octane

[@alexjones6190]

Maybe Idaho st they have a Dr researching bigfoot

[@hhaste]

He deserves a PHD for that video editing.. so many cuts between each thing he says

[@vesuviusenigma7739]

Suburu engines must use premium fuel or else they'll give problems

[@Lugtastic]

@@vesuviusenigma7739 Been putting 91 in my stock impreza since I got it, maybe not needed, but I'm sure it's helping to keep it alive at 215k lol terrible oil leak though thing smokes from the hood like a damn chimney.

[@TheBimjo]

Great Information! History lessons are always appreciated.

[@Oz1111]

Scotty made more money from KZbin than he did his whole life as mechanic.

[@DavidFoundCo]

Without the mechanics experience he wouldn’t be where he is though

[@jsar5409]

It's great to be able to market your knowledge to a wider base. Props to him

[@lewokejames]

As do most youtubers with even a couple hundred thousand subscribers thanks for pointing out the obvious though.

[@BK-rd7qp]

This guy makes solid videos. And they're entertaining as well as instructional, primarily because it's like he got buzzed before doing his instructing & teaching, kudos scotty. Keep on!

[@empressario1]

Great video. I especially like how comprehensive your discussion was about additives. I appreciate that you fully covered the MTBE debacle. So you made a great case for not buying premium fuel. What about the difference between the top tier and other brands?

[@RollingRigTraction]

Most people fail to realize almost all different gas stations despite the brand run the same fuel from the same local refinery as all gasoline is required to be standardized by federal law.

[@brianfitch5469]

@@RollingRigTraction the base fuel for the all the gas stations are the same for each octane. The additive packages are different. And are added with the ethanol while loading the truck

[@fit4life315]

Scotty always on time with the quick inside jokes flashing on the screen🤣 Should have been a stand up comic or even have a late night tv gig! Keep up the Lord’s work Scotty!

[@williamvincent6060]

Colon Blow. LOL

[@SuperGoldwingman]

He would be better than anyone on NBC Fox or CBS

[@michellecarvajal4088]

I especially crack up with the smiling donkey😂😂😂

[@michellecarvajal4088]

@@williamvincent6060 … lol…. So you tried it too?? Used to be my go to when I needed a flush😂😂😂😂

[@3RAN7ON]

I'm sure it's just his editor that puts those in but they are still gold!

[@kimberlymontgomery4639]

Thanks for the car history. High value info

[@jamesomahoney2181]

I luv ur advice/videos I share with people who have no clue when they call me (I'm not a mechanic) I think I have common sense. I pulled my custom chopper into a gas station (n.j.) pump jockey told me to go up the street. Inless I wanted sand in my fuel filter.. he had a bike parked next to 1st bay door.

[@joaquin9312]

Gotta love Scotty, always looking out for it’s viewers. Grandpa Scott🙌🏽

[@phill4967]

It's guys like Scotty that make YT worth while.

[@shivamx008]

Exactly 💯 what a treasure

[@robertboykin1828]

hees knot perfic, kneether am eye.

[@sl4983]

Totally!

[@wsbill14224]

I agree with you about octane but I had a new 1982 Yamaha 650 Seca and the manual called for mid grade gas. What a good bike it was. Wish I still had it.

[@jojogo519]

Have to agree... a very interesting learning lesson!!! Sure glad Scotty's arms weren't tied behind his back... we wouldn't have heard a word!!!

[@doveboyz857]

Scotty, you're the best teacher out there! You teach accurately and with humor, thank you ❤️!

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

My engine pings on low octane fuel, no problem at all with higher octane

[@MrBubbahunt9]

What engine and car...might be carbon buildup..

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

@@MrBubbahunt9 Aussie Ford Falcon, 4 litre straight 6

[@gballs007]

We're u running high octane for a while before trying regular? Sometimes cars adjust to the tyoe of gas after long use when u switch it runs diff.. had same issue with my old car , but a friend who had same car always used regular from get go and never had the issue I did when I tried regular after using 93 for a few years

[@MrBubbahunt9]

@@australiantruckspotting8883 sweet, a barra...turbo model?

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

@@gballs007 I was actually, and it didn’t ping before that, I might have to give lower octane another try as gas prices are going through the roof

[@oet8421]

🙋🏻‍♀️🇺🇸 Hi Scott!❤ I became aware of you when I first saw your video on Cop cars! Now I’m hooked! Thank you for the info and help. 🎉

[@TheBladepolisher]

Scotty, when was the last time you saw the back wall of your garage ? ? ? HAAA ! ! I'm a big fan of your page brother. I had to ask after seeing what's sitting behind you in your garage.

[@RSB333]

Different fuels have pluses and minuses in operating cost and engine life. I was an engine builder, so I factor engine life over most things. Premium fuel has higher detonation resistance. Any detonation, even light pinging, shows up inside; it erodes the edge of the piston top near the exhaust valves. The edge of the head gasket is affected too. Premium fuel is more than just octane numbers; it has detergent additives providing noticeably cleaner fuel and induction systems. The fuel flow, injector flow rate balance, and spray pattern of fuel injectors are critical for performance, so the quality of the detergent package should not be short-changed by buying cheap gas. The performance of the motor, is also affected by poor fuel; it's ability to provide smooth power, and the amount of torque it can produce, is reduced. It's efficiency is decreased as combustion is uneven, with the progression of combustion not matching the crank position needed for power transfer. I guess some people take better care of their machines than others. Do you keep your cars for a long time?

[@mr.tall-man1573]

Well said. I even use premium in my lawn mower and leaf blower. Both cars call for premium. Just figure I'd get more life out of the smaller engines and I'm only buying a few gallons a year so why not?

[@randyr5328]

My mechanic can tell when i cheat and put low grade in the tank.

[@eldorado1830]

Looking to buy a good 5.7L Hemi do you know of a good engine shop?

[@rockymtn1291]

I used premium in my first car, an 86 Mazda 626 and the transmission would hesitate then jump. Someone told me it was bad for my engine so I switched to a lower octane and the problem went away.

[@randyr5328]

With my older cars, 99 quest, 05 kia, 01 crv. They tend to run better on tier 3 well known brands. No mom and pops. Grocery store stuff.

[@gocanada9749]

I used to work for SUNOCO on their tanker ships. We would load various grades of gasoline. IF it was going to ZZ GAS STATIONS we would throw in a certain color dye, if another a different color dye SCOTTY is right, gas from ONE refinery goes to ALL brands of gas stations, it's NOT SPECIFICALLY SHELL, BP, MURPHY, CHEVRON, CITGO etc.

[@rhythmandacoustics]

You're talking about upstream companies and downstream companies.

[@dorothywiggins1371]

You did the additives on the ship? Or was additive/dye injection ashore at terminal?

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

@@dorothywiggins1371 At the terminal. NEVER heard of refined gas transported by ship. Only unrefined oil..

[@dorothywiggins1371]

@@TheFishdoctor1952 i was talking about additives

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

@@dorothywiggins1371 No ship hauls gasoline, just unrefined crude oil. If additives were added in a ship, the additives would be processed out in the cracking process.

[@stevenburton7922]

Informative and hilarious...thanks for posting!

[@alanl1577]

My owners manual says to run a fuel that has a minimum 91 octane rating in my Seville SLS. I'm going to follow what the engineers that designed the car say for best performance.

[@fidge54]

Imagine that, someone here with common sense

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

Absolutely. You can get away with a tank here or there of 87, but long-term use of lower octane rated fuel can lead to engine damage.

[@Coach49217]

If the manufacturer says 91 you have to use 91. What Scotty is saying most cars don't specify the need for 91 octane so putting 91 in a car that can run on 87 is a waste of money.

[@user-oy1sq9io5x]

I used 87 octane in my 4Runner for 22 yrs and never had any issues. I run 87 on my Mercedes and my Chevy for 6 yrs now and still no issues. Scotty just confirmed what I’ve known for decades. Oh and by the way that equates to about $23K savings over 20 yrs by using 87 vice high octane!

[@TheGreenRoomOnline]

​@ragweedmakesmesneeze exactly. Doing it here and there won't hurt but when you do it long term it has naimpaxt on your engine. Is he going to buy you a new engine?

[@Baystreetboy1947]

Excellent show, Scotty! Well done! Keep up the good work!

[@mythoughts1................1]

This is the most informative video that I've EVER seen. Thank you for the content and enthusiasm.

[@gordoncox6540]

Thank you Scotty for saying 2 stroke and 4 stroke and not cycle

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Interesting points about fuel. I'll have to do more research about whether my car actually needs this expensive stuff, thank you.

[@rodneyjhackenflash4865]

After 16 years using the recommended 87 octane in my 2004 GM car, I began using top-tier premium gasoline, Performance and mpg majorly improved. It performs way better than brand new; after 17 years went from almost 20 mpg to 23+ mpg on top-tier 91 ARCO, Chevron, or Mobil. 3 years of great results running with top-tier 91 ought to prove something, no?

[@erniehughes9291]

I love what you’re doing!!! Please keep it up!!! Honest folks need your knowledge.

[@davidmizak4642]

You deliver excellent content to your audience. It's very interesting material. All of your effort put into creating this video is much appreciated. I'm truly grateful for your help!

[@stevenjames2876]

Im glad i found your Podcasts. Fun informative

[@undercomposition]

He got to the question I had about the video within 13 seconds. Thanks for saving my time.

[@grominwithrob1339]

I was a small engine mechanic for years. Ethanol in the fuel caused 80% of the work we seen. Even 10% ethanol can destroy the fuel systems in your small engines given a very little amount of time.

[@myblacklab7]

I believe you - I avoid ethanol-added gas whenever possible in both small engines and automobile engines. It's only hyped because it's supposedly environmental, and I have questions about how environmental it really is when we dedicate so much acreage to growing corn (with all the pesticides, etc. that go with growing corn).

[@vartikcsaba]

I do not have any problems with my small engines since I switched to ethanol free gasoline!

[@richardlong2667]

Ethanol Burns hotter and puts deposits in your motor and 10- 15 percent less gas milage

[@larrylacy5453]

I use avgas from a local small airport. The fuel doesn’t go bad like it used to.

[@bobmartens1089]

100% correct only use premium in small engines, boats, atvs and snowmobiles you will never regret it

[@Veritas84Aequitas]

I have so much respect for dudes like this. Keep telling it like it is Scotty

[@Velshard]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Scotty.

[@dianaleal5183]

I always tune in to listen to Scotty he’s so informative never listen to no one else.😊

[@Enta_Da_Sage]

My dad had a 63 Ford Galaxy with a stock 427 cobra motor. When I was young he would go to the small airport in our town to fill up. After the fuel became unleaded and he couldn't get it from the airport he had to use 92 and octane boost or it would knock hard.

[@markschultheis9522]

Love the video Scotty. Going to order my fuel testing kit today. Right after I have bowl of Colon Blow 🙂 Thank you.

[@SuperGoldwingman]

I perfer Fruit and Flounder

[@DJ51011]

Good info in this video and he did clear up octane rating vs additives. I had to mute the whiny voice and used CC and then suddenly it got worse with all the excessive hand flailing. But, the guy does know his stuff and that is what matters. I don't always agree on brands with him, but over all he has a solid basis for most things.

[@carloslopez-lt1zl]

Thanks for the tips brother

[@BUDDANATION]

Good Video Scotty! I worked managing a Power equipment repair shop. Saw first hand the damage Ethanol does. Those Test kits can save you from bigger problems for sure. I Bought my wife a newer Durango with the 3.7 v6 - Requires Premium. She Used mid grade once, Had to replace the EGR sensor. We did not even think to research the type of fuel it required before buying it, something that really wasn't much of a concern buying vehicles in the 80's and early 90's. When I picked out a car for myself, I made sure it could run on Regular. 😉

[@tooka5777]

I like the part where he says I've been to Shell laboratories it starts kind of moving back and forth like he's about to throw a punch haha. He's pumped up! I like the passion

[@Veikra]

Used to be able to get premium gas without ethanol in canada. All the premium gas was without. Couple months ago I found station putting stickers on top of old sticker saying even premium gas has ethanol now. Which is a pain since the most reliable cars are from an era without ethanol and they will wear out faster now.

[@davidschlievert9863]

It would be so cool if you could do a detailed general knowledge on these fabulous sensors. Scotty Your my go to car guy . thanks

[@enlightenedpreparingep4006]

Scotty I love you bro! I wish I found you sooner. Not only are you Educational but your videos are freaking hilarious. Stay frosty brotha rough roads ahead!

[@KB9TKB]

Very informative video. Here in Antigo Wi., we have two gas stations that have 87 octane gas with or without ethanol, the gas without ethanol is a little higher in price, I believe $3.37 a gallon. And speaking of price, I remember up until about the mid to late 2000s gas prices being in 10 cent increments, so say Regular is $3.17 a gallon, Mid Grade would've been $3.27 and Premium $3.37. Gas in town these days is $3.17 for Regular, $3.57 Mid Grade and $3.97 for Premium and also $3.57 for Diesel which was at one time a little cheaper then Regular gas. Why did the oil companies stop selling the 3 grades in 10 cent increments? They need to bring that way of pricing back.

[@sungleong]

because of GREED

[@bleedinblue5675]

…TRUTH!!…but also because of this evidently new phenomena economists have come with called “inflation”…. LET’S GO BRANDON!!

[@dancahill8199]

The reason for the price difference nowadays is pretty simple imho. It's basically GREED !

[@dancahill8199]

@@bleedinblue5675 ģ

[@nimrodpaul6875]

I so remember the 10 cent more rule, thought I was experiencing mandella

[@Creees]

This guy must be amazing on the dance floor. The moved and charisma WOOOOO

[@puddnheadwilson2988]

Thanks for the help Scotty.

[@baine5.7]

I only use top grade gas when my company pays to fill my tank 😂

[@larry7145]

😂😂😂

[@Coach49217]

@@larry7145 there's a different between top grade gas and the octane rating. You can buy top grade gas that has 87 octane. It's call top tiered gas.

[@fearnobodyandtrustnoone]

Scotty: " When I was a young mechanic....." always in all Scotty's videos. 😁😁

[@devatwell334]

It's the cleaners in the high grades of fuel that I like never had an issue with engines or fuel lines

[@AgileAvenger]

Scotty, you are awesome! Your videos help me decide on what car I would buy after the engine blew up on my Ford F150. I purchased a Lexus ES 350, would you say it is OK to use regular gas or do I need to use premium gas. There is stuff on the Internet, that says Lexus recommend premium gas be used on all their vehicles. Is this true?

[@scruffycavetroll7547]

Colon blow is my new favorite cereal

[@killerkennyas]

Old Saturday night live spoof commercial

[@Joker-ig8im]

I have a 1994 Toyota Celica GT, the exact same model that you have Scotty. It's been my daily driver for over 8 years and has over 200K miles on it. I've always put Supreme Gas in it. There have been about a dozen times where I've had to put regular gas in it because of regular shortages and every single time I have notices a decrease in performance and intermittent hesitation. As soon as I would fill up again with Premium, it would go back to normal.

[@tovarco]

Ive got a 2013 Mazda 3. Im not mechanic. It does seem that the car runs smoother on higher octane then regular gas. Could be the station too right...the quality of their gas? Hard to know.

[@tommurphy4307]

buildup of h2o in the fuel tank. the higher-octane fuels and better-quality fuels do a better job of drying out the fuel in your tank. these fuels don't cost that much more.....

[@ionnedel1160]

Same for my 2Mercedes diesel/petrol. I stick to my V-power thing 🙌

[@TheAnxiousAdventurer]

It's addicted now.

[@testerjs]

Just found you Scotty, Love the energy mate.

[@Gerald-do9yg]

Mr. Kilmer, Been enjoying your vids. for years now, belated Thanks and Kudos for All the Sage Advice you share. God Bless you and yours, Pls. keep the info. Coming!! SY, gg

[@nickrackel7949]

This guy is awesome, very knowledgeable and honest. I wish there were more mechanics like this one

[@frutbum]

He's genius.

[@canadiantoque229]

@@frutbum if he is so smart why didn't he know the difference between a brushed and a brushless drill? Anyone can seem to start with enough editing.

[@frutbum]

@@canadiantoque229 Can you explain the mode of action against pear Psylla with phenoxycarb?

[@evensteve284]

@@frutbum I’ll ask my dad when he gets home from work.

[@ajjohn8729]

The "mid grade" gas is only there as an advertisement trick. I forget the name but it's basically there to trick customers into buying the more expensive one. It's why they sell small/medium/large cups and 99% of customers buy the small or large.

[@delisa8575]

It's like when you look at the label on food and it says "contains spices." Well thanks for the in depth review...

[@danstone8783]

For a while the local gas store chain was selling premium gas cheaper than regular so I ran premium while they did that.

[@randywl8925]

First time I've seen a plug for Colon Blow in decades. 😁 Scotty, you rule! 👍

[@crankychris2]

SNL aired the skit in 1989.

[@SunriseLAW]

Small engines such as chainsaws, mowers, etc. perform noticeably better on premium fuel, especially the non-ethanol stuff. Anyone will immediately notice the difference if they typically use premium and then for some reason end up with a tank of regular mix.

[@joshuamorris9050]

I agree as well as turbo charged vehicles

[@dukeblair7792]

@@EviLLivEClan , if the car requires 93...then Scotty says to use 93...are you lost? He always says to use the gas that is required by the manufacturer. This video is about cars that say to use the lowest brand...no reason to put premium in those ones.

[@Circuses]

Same for my Honda rebel 250

[@moochoopr9551]

Oh wait... I'm not an American, but the low end gas we use is 95, the premium is 97. Can't even find 93 anymore. 95 cost ~50 US cents per litre, 97 cost ~1-2 US cents. Is the US still using 89?

[@kennyphelps1160]

@@moochoopr9551 they are not measuring octane levels the same in Europe as they do in the usa You’ll have to read some literature to understand the difference but our 93 is just the same basically as your 97

[@blakeallen8266]

Scotty, will you do a video on why you don't like Seafoam? It's been my go-to fuel system cleaner for nearly a decade.