The higher the fuel’s octane rating, the less likely it is to prematurely ignite and cause engine knocking. phive2015/Adobe Stock We see the numbers every day at the local gas station, with gas sold ...

Gas stations are well integrated into our daily lives as Americans. Except for residents of NJ, where you don't have to pump your own, a gas station can be intimidating with its cryptic displays and a ...

You pull up to the pump and you are presented with a few choices, and we're not talking about different fuel types here. We're talking, of course, about octane ratings. Those are large figures at the ...

Selecting a grade of gasoline simply because it has a higher octane rating might not be the best choice for your car or your budget. While some vehicles can benefit from premium gas, most drivers can ...

Labeling different gases as “regular” and “premium” is a bit misleading, as many cars only require regular gas and should only run on regular gas. Premium gasoline is not necessarily a luxury product ...

When choosing the right fuel for your car, understanding the differences between 98-octane and 95-octane gasoline is crucial. Both fuels have distinct properties that affect engine performance, ...

Car Care is a twice-monthly series offering maintenance best practices and DIY tips for car owners. You’re not alone in thinking that pumping gas has gotten more confusing. With more fuel options than ...

Ever since high-octane leaded gasoline vanished from the scene, theres been an undercurrent of concern among hot rodders every time they fill up at the pump. For the most part, daily driven hot rods ...

EVEN at the cheapest petrol station in your correspondent's neighborhood, filling up the family kidmobile with premium (91 octane) fuel now costs over $70. As the meter clocks up dizzying dollar ...

As much fun as it is to hop onto a motorcycle and crank it up, it's not as simple as pressing a button and hitting the road, at least not until electric motorcycles get less expensive. Like any engine ...

Using premium gasoline with a higher octane rating can improve how certain designs of motor vehicle engines perform. But does that mean you should consider using it with other motors at your house, ...

Ethanol blending has fundamentally changed India’s petrol landscape. On the downside, ethanol has about 30 percent less energy per litre than petrol. This reduces fuel efficiency by 5–10 percent in ...