average driving conditions<\/a>, drivers are likely to get little to no benefit. Therefore, it\u2019s rarely worth the extra cost at the pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat About Other Types of Fuel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You may see even more options at certain gas stations when looking at the pump. One of those is usually the addition of ethanol. It has a much higher octane rating (about 109) than gasoline and is usually blended with gasoline to help boost its octane rating. In fact, most gasoline in the U.S. contains up to 10% ethanol, but some stations offer blends of up to 15%. Most vehicle manufacturers approve this ethanol blend in recent-model vehicles, but it\u2019s up to you to decide if you want to spend the extra few cents per gallon or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In areas with high elevation, gasoline with the lowest octane rating of 85 may be available. In these areas, the barometric pressure is lower, so most older carbureted engines tolerate it fairly well, and it is cheaper \u2013 an extra advantage. Generally, it is not advised to use this grade for newer vehicles and even some older ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the Best for 2-Stroke Engines?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Most 4-stroke engines don\u2019t need a mixture of gas and oil and, in fact, may have their power output harmed by the combination. However, a 2-stroke engine does use an oil and gas combo for its fuel mixture. Be sure and use only two-cycle oil, since regular motor oil will mess up your spark plugs. If you have questions, always refer to the vehicle owner\u2019s manual since a particular manufacturer might recommend something different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each 2-stroke engine will need specific treatment to mix properly. Common uses include weed whackers, ATVs and some motorcycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should I Use a Detergent Additive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Unlike your laundry, a detergent additive in your tank (whether gasoline or diesel) prevents harmful deposits in your engine combustion system. The EPA has established standards for the minimum amount today\u2019s gasoline can contain and those standards are much lower than before due to harmful emissions. However, you can add these chemical compounds if you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Detergent gasoline helps prevent the loss of power, fuel economy, poor idling and higher emissions that come from a dirty combustion system. Many specific car manufacturers, such as General Motors and BMW, recommend using it for peak performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find Affordable Auto Insurance Online Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whether you use regular gas or premium gas in your tank, you can be sure you\u2019re getting the best grade on car insurance with a free car insurance quote online <\/a>from Freeway Insurance. You can also call (800) 777-5620<\/a> today to speak to a live agent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most retail gasoline stations in the United States these days have a choice of three types of gasoline available today for those of us who drive a regular auto or pickup or a high performance vehicle. Depending on what you drive, you have a choice between: Regular Gas (the lowest octane fuel \u2013 generally 87) […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1002598,"featured_media":25600,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[334],"tags":[91,384,71,374,376,385,393],"importance":[],"type-content":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25592"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1002598"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25592"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25592\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26432,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25592\/revisions\/26432"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25592"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25592"},{"taxonomy":"importance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/importance?post=25592"},{"taxonomy":"type-content","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/type-content?post=25592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}