Is premium octane gas better for car performance during the winter months? Gasoline is rated by a measurement called octane, which is a measurement of fuel performance. The higher the octane, the more power can be achieved from the fuel. The engine in your car is designed for a specific octane rating. Cars that are designed for performance will typically require higher octane ratings, usually 90 or higher. Putting a lower rated octane in these vehicles may cause the engine to knock, which may eventually cause engine damage. Most cars today run on regular grade octane, 87 to 89. Therefore,…
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8 Important Ways To Save On Fuel Cost For Your Vehicle
Did you know that a vehicle can burn up to 30% more fuel if proper maintenance is not performed on a regular schedule? Instead of searching for miraculous fuel-saving products, we recommend that consumers consider taking one or more of the no cost or low-cost actions that can help drivers save on gas consumption. Here are 8 ways to help you get better fuel mileage for your car: Make sure your vehicle is up to date on regularly scheduled maintenance Staying on top of car maintenance is perhaps the best way to ensure that you’re getting the absolute most…
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Why Keep Your Fuel Tank Full?
I was recently talking to a customer who recalled that her grandfather always told her to keep her gas tank full. “I guess he was always worried about me getting stranded somewhere,” she said. I thought about her story, and how we do tend to worry about our kids, our spouses, our elderly parents, but I also realized that many people don’t understand that there are other reasons we should keep our gas tanks full, too. While not wanting to get stranded is a valid concern, the other reasons have much more to do with preserving the life of your…
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With Winter Coming; Should I use Premium Octane Gas?
Gasoline is rated by a measurement called octane. Octane is a measurement of fuel performance. The higher the octane, the more power can be achieved from the fuel. The engine in your car is designed for a specific octane rating. Cars that are designed for performance will typically required higher octane ratings, usually 90 or higher. Putting a lower rated octane in these vehicles may cause the engine to knock, which may eventually cause engine damage. Most cars today run on regular grade octane, 87 to 89. So, if regular grade octane is good, would a higher octane be better…
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Does the Cold Weather Affect Your Fuel Mileage
There’s no denying it; cars tend to burn more fuel in cold winter months. But don’t throw your hands up in defeat. There are reasons why and ways to fight back and maximize fuel economy. Let’s take a look at what affects fuel mileage in the winter and ways to fight back. People tend to warm up their car before heading out when it’s cold. While no one likes to get into an ice cold vehicle and hold onto a cold steering wheel, limit your engine warm-up time. A few minutes is all you need to get the heater going….
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