Gas stations are well integrated into our daily lives as Americans. Except for residents of NJ, where you don't have to pump your own, a gas station can be intimidating with its cryptic displays and a ...

Premium gas has a higher octane rating than regular gas. An octane rating is a measurement of a gasoline’s ability to resist issues like engine-damaging knock and pinging, which can be brought on by ...

Tugboat was my family's 1987 Dodge Caravan, which faithfully served us for years until its transmission finally exploded one lovely summer afternoon. Her 3-liter V6 was electronically fuel-injected, ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - If you haven't heard, a local gas station, Sheetz, is running a holiday sale on gas through the Fourth of July. Prices for their 88 octane gas, known as UNL88, will be set at $3.99 ...

We've all seen octane ratings at the fuel pump, and based on the numbers, it's easy to think the higher number is better. From lowest to highest, the types of gasoline are regular, mid-grade, and ...

When you pull up to an ordinary gas station, you’ll see multiple types of gasoline. The most common here in the U.S. are listed as “regular,” “plus,” and “premium.” To the casual observer, it might ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DENVER (KDVR) — Gas prices are fluctuating across the country, and a few states offer a “cheaper” octane option that isn’t found ...

If you've ever fueled up in Colorado, you might have noticed something unusual about the gas octane ratings at the pump – specifically, the availability of 85-octane gasoline. This lower octane fuel ...

Fuel comes in different grades based on octane level at gas stations. Only some performance engines require Premium fuel for the best power output, fuel efficiency, and engine function. Are you ...

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Are you overpaying for premium gas or getting suboptimal performance out of your car because you're feeding it the wrong fuel? Gasoline is categorized by octane ratings at gas stations. Most drivers ...