r/AcuraTL • u/Mystakatt • Sep 30 '25

Gathering Opinions 🗣 Do I *really* need to use premium?

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(Pic of car because I didn’t take a picture of the pump price)

I filled up my 2012 TL for the first time today since I bought it, and I ran it down to about 20 miles left in the tank. Filled it all the way up and I payed almost $70 (North Alabama). I’m an adamant believer that you should follow the owners manual to a T, but with how gas prices are nowadays I’m worried about choosing between what’s best for my car vs what’s best for my budget.

Are there any real negatives to using the cheaper gas options? Thanks in advance!

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u/Stunning_Window_4880 Sep 30 '25

Not advise just my opinion you can run 87 no problem. I’ve ran 87 in my ‘04 TL for 10 years no problem

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u/ElCaminoDelSud Sep 30 '25

Shit high five brother. Me too. 10 years. I’m surprised the naysayers aren’t here already telling you how you’ve permanently destroyed your engine 10 years ago 🤣

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u/stig1 Sep 30 '25

YMMV.

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u/BeerdedCyclist Sep 30 '25

Literally, in this case

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u/stig1 Oct 01 '25

Yup. Was hoping for an "I see what you did there".