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Maybe I miscalculated, but here are my latest findings using Costco Premium at 50 cents per gallon more than Regular: So, I'm able to go an additional 60 miles at a cost of $6 more, or 10 cents per mile, using 93 Octane?

My brother had the same one. Extremely fast! MPH/ET?

The "trust me because I said so" has replaced "trust me because I have the personal experience and fist hand knowledge". Authoritative sources matter, but it has been increasingly difficult to identify the genuine versus the impostors. Hence, the reason I appreciate reading the posts that...

My understanding is in-line with yours. Friction generates heat, when uncontrolled can lead to component failures. Oil, coolant, outside air flow, and yes even the air fuel mixture, will control the engine temperature during the transition from ambient temperature to operating temperature.

The only photo from the days of compact film. A friend took it since I didn't own a camera at that time. Almost all of my overtime money went into the RR. I could have made a down payment on a new home for the amount of money I spent.

Yep, a 1969 Road Runner. Enjoyed the space inside the engine compartment, where I could fairly easily access most of the parts. Those days have been long gone. :( The "Turbocharged Vehicle" article leaves more questions than answers. Solely for curiosity, I'm planning to review independent...

Excellent! Your reply, in addition to the previous replies, is a factor on deciding to return to purchasing the regular grade. In fact, I went full circle. On one side of the coin, my wife and I purchased the Bronco Sport instead of the Bronco to reduce our vehicle expenses, with gasoline being...

I'm grateful for the input @Mark S.. It has allowed me to have a better understanding.

You're on the mark @KidWiff. See orange rectangle.

I appreciate the math @The_Jimmer. I'm leaning towards purchasing the Regular Grade again even though the Avg MPG slightly improved. However, I'm scratching my head and wondering if the "performance gained" (under "Fuel Quality"), when it comes to life of the turbocharger, will the same logic...

An improvement while local driving in NORMAL mode. Went from 26.8 Avg MPG on Regular (87 octane) to 28.1 Avg MPG on Mid-Grade (89 octane). The actual Shell Mid-Grade purchased at an increase of 70 cents per gallon for this trial period (2 full tanks): Considering the purchase of...

The set of tires that came with our Outer Banks are shown first in this comparison video (hope it doesn't snow in my region).

Interesting "real time"comparison (All Season vs Winter Tires) Tire Siping Update Dec 28: let's not forget about the different tire rubber compounds used, which can also be a noticeable factor.

Congrats! An awesome year with plenty of highs and lows, but overall we’re blessed!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas too. Congratulations on a new grandchild. We had one in March too. A true blessing indeed!

Mine too! ?

I couldn't pass up on this photo opportunity today at our local grocery store.

I couldn't pass up this photo opportunity at our local grocery store today.

Great input! My dad served with the U.S. Army Arctic Warriors in Alaska during the Cold War. Was part of Operation Sweetbriar. He trained me on how to operate our FORD F-150 4X4 off-road (sand, snow, and mud). I had to read the terrain properly, how to ascend and descend, know the limits of the...

Yep, tire selection, under normal circumstances, is based on the original vehicle capabilities. History contains evidence where vehicles were operated beyond their design intent, as well as post production modifications made outside of acceptable guidelines, resulted in adverse outcomes.