Unveiling the Octane Ratings - from knocks to burns, demystify the numbers on the pump for optimal car performance. Get ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The higher the fuel’s octane rating, the less likely it is to prematurely ignite and cause engine knocking. phive2015/Adobe Stock ...

The classic dilemma at the pumps: regular gas or premium? If you own an EcoBoost-powered Ford and wonder which you should go ...

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 ...

Until electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles become the norm, most of us will drive automobiles that run on fossil fuels. We know it is not good for the environment, but it is the only option ...

Some cars require premium high-octane gasoline, others just recommend it, and most cars are fine running regular 87-octane fuel (it might even be lower at high altitudes). If your car normally takes ...

SUMMIT COUNTY ” If you’ve been pumping mid-grade gasoline with an octane rating of 87 because your owner’s manual calls for that minimum, you’re probably wasting money. Prices have reached record ...

We see the numbers every day at the local gas station, with gas sold based on octane ratings. Most people go to the lower number—usually 87—because it’s the cheapest, but what do the ratings mean, ...