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 ...

Using premium gasoline with a higher octane rating can improve how certain designs of motor vehicle engines perform. But does that mean you should consider using it with other motors at your house, ...

We’ve been reporting for years that there’s zero advantage to using a higher-octane gasoline than your car requires, and that you can also get away with regular gas if your car merely recommends ...

At gas stations around the world, premium 98-octane fuel often sits beside regular 91 or 95-octane options, usually at a ...

With gas prices approaching record highs, motorists may be tempted to save a few dollars by using a lower grade fuel in their vehicles. AAA reports that premium gasoline can cost over $0.60 per gallon ...

Q A car dealership told me to use only the recommended octane fuel for my vehicle. They said that using a higher octane level actually had a negative effect on the performance because the engine could ...

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