12 Tips to Better Fuel Economy
Tip 2: Choice of Fuel – Octane Level of Petrol
Petrol Pumps
In recent years, motorists have been provided more options for various octane levels in petrol. If you are after fuel economy and managing your vehicle costs, choosing regular fuel would be better for your pocket as long as higher levels of octane are not “needed’ by your car.
If have a high-compression engine which could be at risk of detonation (pinging), your car should not need high-octane petrol. Higher-octane petrol decreases the risk of detonation (pinging).
If the car’s owner’s manual states that it can take regular unleaded petrol then you’ll save your money by sticking to this. Some cars (particularly European cars) require a higher octane fuel to operate correctly. You should check with your cars handbook to verify this.
In high-performance cars with high-compression engines higher-octane petrol will enable the engine management system to work at peak efficiency.
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