Choose the correct fuel type for your car
#2 Selection of Fuel – Octane Content of Petrol
When you visit most petrol stations and definitely the major petrol stations, you are provided a number of options for petrol with different octane content amounts. For managing fuel economy and fuel cost, and as long as higher levels of octane are not “needed’ by your car selecting the regular fuel would be better for your pocket.
On the other hand, if have a high-compression engine which could be at risk of detonation (pinging), or it is specified for your vehicle such as for some European models and performance cars, higher-octane levels in petrol may be needed.
In high-performance cars with high-compression engines higher-octane petrol will enable the engine management system to work at peak efficiency. Higher-octane petrol decreases the risk of engine pinging or engine detonation and the need for costly car engine problems or an unscheduled car service.
Refer to your car’s owner’s manual and if it says your car can take regular unleaded petrol, then you’ll save your money by sticking to this recommendation. You should check with your cars handbook to verify this.
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