Comments on: Gasoline Prices And Octane Ratings

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:24:36 +0000

I assume the Aveo is Korean since the Kia dealer said all the cars they sold including the Chevrolet came from Korea. I am surprised at the Honda Civic since in the states they will run fine on 87 octane. I had a Acura TX that I never put anything in but 87 and it ran great.

By: Henry Smith

Henry Smith — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:05:11 +0000

A lot of people buy 95 octane. Remember that most of the cars sold in Panama are not US spec and octane requirements may not be the same. The Honda dealer told my wife when she bought her Civic to use only 95, and my Chevrolet Aveo doesn’t run well on 91. My 1990 5.0 Mustang (sadly gone) ran just fine on 91, as does my 93 Tempo V6.

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 23:33:30 +0000

That is true Reggie. I just haven’t figured out if the difference in fuel price offsets the increase in the initial purchase of a diesel engine and the reported extra maintance prices. I understand that the 2007 Honda CR-V will offer a diesel and am wondering that very question.

By: Reggie

Reggie — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 23:16:31 +0000

Diesel is very much used in Panama. It is also about 20 cents cheaper than regular.

In the US now, diesel is usually 20 cents MORE than premium.

Net result is that diesel in Panama is a good value, both kilometerage as well as price-wise.

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 15:28:50 +0000

Thanks for clearing that up Henry. I had wondered. None the less, I bet the 95 octane isn’t being purchased much here anymore. In the states, most people that have done any investigation decide that 87 is good enough.

By: Henry Smith

Henry Smith — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 15:13:59 +0000

Actually Panama’s 91 octane is closer to the US 87, maybe a tad higher. Panama uses the European octane rating system which returns higher numbers than the US system. Subtract 4 to get the US octane rating.

Henry

By: Don Ray

Don Ray — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 12:53:39 +0000

People are really getting gassed at the pump aren’t they!

By: Richard Kane

Richard Kane — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 12:46:13 +0000

Good Morning Panama, Here in Virginia prices for gasoline are about 10 to 15 cents more than in Dallas. Wild weather here today. 64 degrees outside at this time of day. They are catching it in the midwest so it will not be long before here. I am going to the pictures right now. Not sure how I find the most viewed but will work on it and report back. Dick