Filthy myths run rampant when it comes to understanding race gas. Some say that the higher the octane the slower the burn rate. Others claim that too much octane reduces horsepower. Unfortunately, ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most gas stations have three options that you can put in your vehicle: regular, mid-grade (plus), and premium. These labels are also often ...

We've all seen octane ratings at the fuel pump, and based on the numbers, it's easy to think the higher number is better. From lowest to highest, the types of gasoline are regular, mid-grade, and ...

Premium gas has a higher octane rating than regular gas. An octane rating is a measurement of a gasoline’s ability to resist issues like engine-damaging knock and pinging, which can be brought on by ...

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 ...

Tugboat was my family's 1987 Dodge Caravan, which faithfully served us for years until its transmission finally exploded one lovely summer afternoon. Her 3-liter V6 was electronically fuel-injected, ...

Gasoline is a mystery to most hot rodders. For the most part, we just fill up the tank and forget about the fuel. The most difficult question is whether to step up from 89 to 92 octane. As you might ...

Fuel comes in different grades based on octane level at gas stations. Only some performance engines require Premium fuel for the best power output, fuel efficiency, and engine function. Are you ...

Octane ratings refer to the stability of fuel, and dictate at which pressures the fuel will spontaneously combust. Engine knocking can happen when the octane rating is too low, resulting in pinging ...