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It depends upon where it is you live, but in most places in North America, Premium is considered anything above 91.
What else can I help you with?
Is there really a difference between grades of gasoline?
Yes. Some cars require a high octane gasoline or they get a pinging or dieseling from their engine. Some just need regular. If your car takes a long time to shut down, you are needing a high octane gas. Normally you can use regular.
What is the difference in gas grades?
The grades gasoline are the different octane ratings, the cheapest gas has the least octane. The lower the octane in the gasoline, the faster it will burn. High performance cars need high octane fuel.
What octane to run in vulcan nomad 1600?
For a Vulcan Nomad 1600, it is recommended to use gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 (regular unleaded). Using a higher octane fuel, such as 91 or 93, may not provide any additional benefits unless specifically recommended by the manufacturer. Always refer to the owner's manual for the most accurate information.
What is the common name for octane?
The molecular formula of octane is C8H18. It doesn't really have a "symbol."The "octane" in gasoline is actually "iso-octane" or 2,2,4-trimethylpentane. It has the same molecular formula, but the atoms are arranged differently than in n-octane.
Is octane a base?
No, octane is not a base. Octane is a hydrocarbon compound, specifically an alkane. It is commonly found in gasoline and used as a fuel.
Does unleaded engine can use premium gasoline?
Yes you can use premium gasoline in unleaded because premium gasoline is also unleaded. The only reason it is called premium gasoline is because it has a higher octance then regular unleaded. Regular unleaded has an octane rating of 87 and premium has an octane rating of 92. Premium gasoline burns slower then regualr gas because it has a higher octane rating.
What kind of gas does a 1999 Lexus RX 300 take?
My owners manual recommends premium for optimum performance. I alternate between premium and regular. If you repeatedly use regular with 87 octane you might notice knocking when travelling uphill. My owners manual recommends Plus with an octane rating of 89. For improved performance it recommends premium with an octane rating of 92 or higher. NEVER use Regular with an octane rating of 87.
Do I need to use premium gasoline in a Kia Sedona?
The Kia Sedona requires 87 or higher octane fuel. In the US, "regular" gas is 87 octane, middle grade is 89, and premium is 91-92. For this car, you only need regular grade gas. You *can* use premium, but it is not at all necessary.
Should you use regular or premium gas for BMW X5?
Premium unleaded is recommended, but I'm running 92 octane std unleaded at the moment, hasn't made any difference. Pete
What is in premium gas that's not in regular gas?
higher OCTANE!
Do you use regular or premium gas for 2006 ford escape?
" regular " unleaded , 87 octane
Should you use regular or premium for ford escape hybrid?
" regular " unleaded , 87 octane
What kind of gas do pocket bikes take?
there recommended for 92 octane or higher with you should use premium gas witch is 93 octane
What grade gas is required in 2002 ford explorer regular or premium?
regular unleaded - 87 octane
What is the difference between regular and premium gas?
Premium gasoline is rated between 91 and 93 octane, while regular is rated at 87 octane. The octane rating is the resistance of the gasoline to igniting, and higher compression engines need higher octane rating to prevent pre-detonation or pinging. Check your owner's manual to see if you need premium or can run the less expensive regular.
What kind of fuel does the 2000 Toyota Celica take?
Fuel Requirement unleaded premium, 92 octane
Does the GMC Arcadia take regular or premium gas?
The Acadia only needs regular 87 octane fuel. It is a myth that Premium will give you better mileage, power, or performance than Regular. If it is pinging on 87 octane then something is wrong with the timing of the engine.
