Posts Tagged: premium gas
Is Premium Gas Better for Your Engine? Facts vs. Myths
Is Premium Gas Worth It? What Every Driver Should Know Before Paying More at the Pump Quick Summary Is premium gas worth it? In most cases, the answer is no—unless your vehicle’s manufacturer specifically requires or recommends it. Despite what many drivers believe, premium gasoline doesn’t contain more energy, doesn’t clean your engine better, doesn’t improve fuel economy in vehicles designed for regular gas, and won’t magically add horsepower. Its primary advantage is its higher octane rating, which helps prevent engine knock in high-compression and turbocharged engines. In this article, … Read More
Will higher octane gas improve MPG
Will higher octane gas improve MPG In most cases, higher octane gas will not improve performance or MPH That’s because the ONLY difference between 87 octane and 93 octane is fuel’s ability to resist detonation and knock. That’s it. Premium gas doesn’t contain more energy compared to regular octane fuel. And, unlike the myth, premium fuel does not contain any more cleaning additives than 87 octane fuel. The only time higher octane gas will improve performance and MPH The only exception to that statement is if you own a late … Read More