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 ...

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 ...

Some new cars claim to require premium fuel, others recommend it and most new vehicles on the road today are perfectly happy with regular fuel with nary a hiccup. Simultaneously, we're bombarded by ...

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 ...

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 ...

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If you've ever fueled up in Colorado, you might have noticed something unusual about the gas octane ratings at the pump -- specifically, the availability of 85-octane gasoline. This lower octane fuel ...

You might have noticed that some gas stations occasionally offer specials on unleaded 88 octane gas—also known as E15—which contains 15 percent ethanol. Ethanol is an alcohol that’s derived from corn.

702 out of 729 stations tested by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection reportedly flunked at least one inspection ...