It has been a welcome break to see the gas prices slowly dropping over these last few weeks. Unfortunately, we all know that they are bound to go back up. While it’s hard enough to pay those high prices for regular, could you imagine what it’d be like to be paying for premium only to discover you do not need it? Here’s some tips to help you decide if you are choosing the right gas for your car.
While most drivers are familiar with the octane readings, many don’t know exactly what they mean. Octane varies with region and altitude, but the higher octane gasoline is designed to run on specialty engines. While most cars are designed to run on regular, sports cars and turbocharged engines most often require the premium level gasoline.
Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium has the highest, which is generally displayed on the gas pump. You’ll often find a mid-grade as well. Octane range varies with region and altitude difference, but the higher octane gasoline is designed to run on specialty engines. Most cars are designed to run on regular gas, but if you have a turbocharged engine or a sports car, your ride probably requires premium level gasoline.
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