Are you ready to understand why the right fuel matters? Let’s get into it!
Every vehicle on the road is designed differently and needs a specific fuel level in order to perform at its’ best. For example, each vehicle has a specific gas type that will help it perform at maximum capacity. While we all like to save a little bit of money here and there, filling your tank with a lower fuel level when it requires a higher one can lead to some pretty negative effects. Not only was your vehicle designed to take premium octane levels, but lower levels allow combustion to occur at a faster rate which can lead to engine problems. So, if this is you, you probably hear your engine make knocking noises, plus you will reduce your car’s power and fuel economy, and run the risk of causing engine damage.
Let’s reverse the roles, the risks are not as great if you choose to use a higher octane fuel when you usually use regular. While you might not run into issues but you also won’t notice any extra benefits. So, in short, save yourself the cash in your wallet and choose to fill up your tank with the appropriate octane level.
What is the actual difference between fuel levels?
- The most obvious difference is the price associated with premium octane levels. Premium fuel tends to run about 20 cents higher than regular fuel which is pretty obvious at first glance when you pull up to the pump.
- Premium fuel comes with a higher octane level, as well as having a high price tag. Those numbers are commonly seen as 92 or 93 and 87 at the pump and indicate the different octane levels. Premium is a higher number and regular gas is the lower number.
But what are octane levels?
- Octane levels indicate how much compression the fuel can withstand before igniting. For example, the higher octane gas won’t pre-ignite or explode as quickly as lower octane gas. Science, yeah!
For more information, your owners manual will have all of the answers if you are unsure what level you should be filling your tank with! Or give us a call, after all, we do know the ins and outs of Ford vehicles!
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