Like most people, choosing the best for your vehicle is fundamental for its longevity. However, understanding your engine and your investment, will better facilitate you in knowing how to keep your vehicle running longer meanwhile making sound investments.
Understanding Your Vehicle Better
Diesel or Octane Fuel?
If your vehicle requires Diesel, it should not come to any surprise to you, as it is regularly stated in the process of purchasing your diesel fueled vehicle. Unlike unleaded fuel, it does not require spark. If you utilize unleaded fuel in a diesel fueled vehicle (or vice versa), your car will stop working and will require a list of repairs. This includes but is not limited to draining of the fuel, cleaning, refueling and repairs to the engine.
Is Your Car a High Performance Vehicle?
Each vehicle functions differently. If your car is considered a high performance vehicle, the higher grade of octane it will require. To find out if your car is a high performance vehicle, check your owners manual, or the gas cap next time your car is due for more fuel. If the grade is Premium- it is considered a high performance vehicle, and should only use 91-93 octane rating fuel.
Why Octane Rating Matters
The level of octane indicates your vehicles compression ratio; the higher the octane, the higher the compression ratio. And you've probably guessed it- the lower the octane, the lower the compression ratio. When your vehicle is functioning, a mixture or air and octane works together with your spark plugs to ignite.If the fuel ignites without the assistance of your spark plugs, pinging or knocking may occur. This misfire causes sever damage to your engine.
Don't Have a Diesel or High Performance Vehicle?
The likelihood of your car functioning any different with higher grade octane vs. lower grade octane might not make a big difference on how your vehicle handles. You will however spend more money on fuel that your engine doesn't necessarily need. If you feel comfortable using higher grade, as opposed to lower grade octane fuel, rest assured the vehicle is structured to handle the variance in octane. As long as you don't reach for the green pump while at the gas station, your vehicle should have no problem starting up just fine.
Understanding Your Vehicle Better
Diesel or Octane Fuel?
If your vehicle requires Diesel, it should not come to any surprise to you, as it is regularly stated in the process of purchasing your diesel fueled vehicle. Unlike unleaded fuel, it does not require spark. If you utilize unleaded fuel in a diesel fueled vehicle (or vice versa), your car will stop working and will require a list of repairs. This includes but is not limited to draining of the fuel, cleaning, refueling and repairs to the engine.
Is Your Car a High Performance Vehicle?
Each vehicle functions differently. If your car is considered a high performance vehicle, the higher grade of octane it will require. To find out if your car is a high performance vehicle, check your owners manual, or the gas cap next time your car is due for more fuel. If the grade is Premium- it is considered a high performance vehicle, and should only use 91-93 octane rating fuel.
Why Octane Rating Matters
The level of octane indicates your vehicles compression ratio; the higher the octane, the higher the compression ratio. And you've probably guessed it- the lower the octane, the lower the compression ratio. When your vehicle is functioning, a mixture or air and octane works together with your spark plugs to ignite.If the fuel ignites without the assistance of your spark plugs, pinging or knocking may occur. This misfire causes sever damage to your engine.
Don't Have a Diesel or High Performance Vehicle?
The likelihood of your car functioning any different with higher grade octane vs. lower grade octane might not make a big difference on how your vehicle handles. You will however spend more money on fuel that your engine doesn't necessarily need. If you feel comfortable using higher grade, as opposed to lower grade octane fuel, rest assured the vehicle is structured to handle the variance in octane. As long as you don't reach for the green pump while at the gas station, your vehicle should have no problem starting up just fine.
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