Your arrogance and self absorption is at a level seldom seen among civilized, intelligent society. I know full well what the saying means and the intent of the poster. Regarding your assertions, the mic drop comment didn't, and still doesn't apply. Under your assumptions, someone who owns a high-powered gaming computer should never play older, low graphic video games because the fuel for the processor will lead to long-term RAM and/or CPU damage. You flout your opinions as facts, and then pick excerpts from the whole of information to support your position while ignoring the entirety of truth.
That being said, generally speaking, a stupid man who knows he is stupid is little danger to society A stupid man who thinks he is wise, poses great danger. Your expositions, sir, are more dangerous than running regular octane fuel in a high compression engine. I doubt you will get to read this before one of your minions reports my post and it gets deleted, but that's okay.
I don't put this out here for the self-righteous who already know it all. I do it for those who truly desire to learn. I will not cite my resume or my IQ score, although I guarantee they are more accomplished and higher than yours. This is fact because if you had an IQ close to the same level I would be aware of your name and you wouldn't be spouting the misinformation you do. You would know better. Your mental capacity would have expanded further than its limited scope.
Again, Octane is merely the ability of fuel to resist incomplete detonation. The Stinger computer is designed to adjust timing accordingly should knock be detected. This happens quicker than you can breath. Timing is adjusted, engine continues to function as designed, and long-term damage is nill because the combustion cycle is optimized. The Kia powertrain warranty is 100,000 miles and Kia has put themselves on the hook for that very long period for all unleaded fuels (including 87). While premium is recommended for maximum power, it is not needed nor required to maintain your engine in warrantable status, therefore premium fuel is unnecessary. But, hey, don't take my word for it, merely check out the OM reference below:
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. (Do not use methanol blend- ed fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini- mize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.
Adios!
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The octane that produces that performance is a definite Need and not pissing money away needlessly.
