I can't envision any scenario where higher octane nets better mpg, except at WOT. Yes, our trucks have high compression, knock sensors and timing retard when detonation is sensed. But at light throttle openings and enigne load, they should not come into play. Higher octane, and thus detonation resistance, mean that higher octane fuels burn more slowly; the flame propogation front is slowed down. With lower octane fuels, the combustion process is slightly faster, which is effectively the same as advancing timing, which always helps mpg (unless its advanced too far). Sent from my SM-T817V using Tapatalk