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Premium gas doesn’t increase power: Debunking the gas Myths

Understanding why premium gas doesn’t provide more power Regular gas has an octane rating of 87, while premium gas has an octane rating of 91 or 93. Many drivers confuse octane rating and energy or power, thinking that a gas with a higher octane rating provides more power. It doesn’t. In fact, a fuel’s octane rating has nothing to do with its energy content or power output. Regular gas and premium gas have exactly the same Btu rating. So premium gas doesn’t increase power when used in an engine that … Read More


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