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<blockquote data-quote="BigDaddy69" data-source="post: 1443951" data-attributes="member: 36752"><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Is premium gas worth the cost?</strong></span></p><p>Although states may have different regulations regarding what octane rating constitutes premium, it typically starts at about 91.</p><p></p><p>Some luxury brands, such as BMW and Mercedes, have high-compression engines and require the use of premium gas to prevent the engine from knocking. In cases where the manufacturer recommends premium gas, auto experts say using regular gas is typically fine unless the manufacturer requires premium.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.angieslist.com/auto-repair/auto-service-and-maintenance.htm" target="_blank">Auto experts</a> say not using premium in cars that require it can result in the engine knocking, which can eventually decrease the engine’s efficiency. The FTC reports that light knocking typically won’t cause any engine damage, although heavier pinging can.</p><p></p><p>“Many people think that premium gas is recommended because of all the additives that involve keeping the internals of the engine clean,” says Eric Maas, owner of <a href="https://www.angieslist.com/companylist/us/il/la-grange/maas-auto-inc-reviews-75637.htm" target="_blank">Maas Auto</a> in La Grange, Illinois. “While the cleaners are good for the engine, that is not true. It’s the higher octane. Higher-compression engines need the higher octane so that the fuel doesn’t pre-ignite in the combustion process and damage the motor. Octane slows and controls the detonation of the fuel during the compression and detonation of the fuel.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigDaddy69, post: 1443951, member: 36752"] [SIZE=4][B]Is premium gas worth the cost?[/B][/SIZE] Although states may have different regulations regarding what octane rating constitutes premium, it typically starts at about 91. Some luxury brands, such as BMW and Mercedes, have high-compression engines and require the use of premium gas to prevent the engine from knocking. In cases where the manufacturer recommends premium gas, auto experts say using regular gas is typically fine unless the manufacturer requires premium. [URL='https://www.angieslist.com/auto-repair/auto-service-and-maintenance.htm']Auto experts[/URL] say not using premium in cars that require it can result in the engine knocking, which can eventually decrease the engine’s efficiency. The FTC reports that light knocking typically won’t cause any engine damage, although heavier pinging can. “Many people think that premium gas is recommended because of all the additives that involve keeping the internals of the engine clean,” says Eric Maas, owner of [URL='https://www.angieslist.com/companylist/us/il/la-grange/maas-auto-inc-reviews-75637.htm']Maas Auto[/URL] in La Grange, Illinois. “While the cleaners are good for the engine, that is not true. It’s the higher octane. Higher-compression engines need the higher octane so that the fuel doesn’t pre-ignite in the combustion process and damage the motor. Octane slows and controls the detonation of the fuel during the compression and detonation of the fuel.” [/QUOTE]
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