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1. www.caranddriver.com › features › a28565486Is Premium Gas Worth It? We Test High Octane on 4 Popular ...

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   Aug 4, 2019 · We tested higher octane fuel than manufacturers require on the Honda CR-V, BMW M5, Ford F-150, and Dodge Charger to see if it impacted acceleration or MPG. By Eric Tingwall Published: Aug 4, 2019...

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2. www.reddit.com › r › askscienceWhat (if any) are the benefits of using premium gas vs ...

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   Premium is higher octane. This allows higher compression before the fuel starts detonating. This higher pressure allows more power. Very few cars actually make use of higher octane. High octane fuels were originally meant for combat aircraft which required extreme turbocharger pressure to reach high power levels.

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4. www.kbb.com › car-advice › should-you-use-premium-gasShould You Use Premium Gas? - Kelley Blue Book

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   Sep 4, 2024 · In most places, regular gasoline has an 87 octane rating, while premium is 91 to 94 octane. A higher octane rating means the gas is more compatible with higher compression ratios.

5. www.consumerreports.org › cars › fuel-economyWhy You Might Not Actually Need Premium Gas - Consumer Reports

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   Jul 18, 2024 · Premium gas sounds like it’s something special, but it translates into paying extra for a higher octane without any performance or fuel-economy benefits for many cars. That’s what we found...

6. www.kbb.com › car-advice › gasoline-guideTypes of Gasoline Explained: Learn the Differences

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   Sep 11, 2024 · Regular gas with an 87 octane level is suitable for most engines, while some high-output engines require premium gas with higher octane levels (91-94).

7. www.autotrader.ca › editorial › 20190319What Does “Premium Fuel Recommended” Mean? | AutoTrader.ca

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   Mar 19, 2019 · The numbers on the gas pump indicate how much octane the fuel contains: 87-octane gas is considered regular-grade; 89-octane is mid-grade; and 91-octane and above is premium. Octane is a hydrocarbon molecule, but it isn’t an additive that’s mixed into the fuel.

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   Is premium gas a good octane?

   • Unknown catalog request error. Premium gas sounds like it’s something special, but it translates into paying extra for a higher octane without any performance or fuel-economy benefits for many cars. That’s what we found after running tests at our 327-acre track.

   Why You Might Not Actually Need Premium Gas - Consumer Reports

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   What is premium versus regular gas?

   • What constitutes premium versus regular gasoline can vary from state to state. In most places, regular gasoline has an 87 octane rating, while premium is 91 to 94 octane. A higher octane rating means the gas is more compatible with higher compression ratios.

   Should You Use Premium Gas? - Kelley Blue Book

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   Is a higher octane fuel better?

   • The benefit is that - as long as your engine is tuned for higher octane fuels - you will get more power from it. It can be quite a significant advantage, it's just not inherent to the fuel alone. The OP's question specified it was about engines designed for low non-high octane fuel.

   What (if any) are the benefits of using premium gas vs regular ... - Reddit

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   What octane gas should I use?

   • Regular gas with an 87 octane level is suitable for most engines, while some high-output engines require premium gas with higher octane levels (91-94). Engines designed for regular-octane gas gain little to no benefit from using high-octane fuel.

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9. baautocare.com › 2020/05/01 › should-you-use-premiumShould You Use Premium Gas in Your Car? Know These 7 Facts ...

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   May 1, 2020 · Engines with high combustion ratios or forced induction (turbo charger or super charger) will require higher octane gas. Higher octane fuel will not offer any better fuel mileage, increase engine horsepower, or make the engine start quicker.