Many people will pay the extra money at the pump to get the “best” gas for their vehicle. After all, the premium must be higher priced and readily available as a choice because it is better. Right? Not so much, it really depends on the vehicle although there are some universal benefits in some cases.
Three Things You Should Keep in Mind When Choosing the Gas Grade:
- If your car manual recommends premium, then you will get a better response when you hit the gas. It will make a tangible difference and is worth the extra cost if your car has a high-compression engine. In fact, not using premium can reduce your engine life, if your manual recommends it.
- If the manual actually requires premium, then do not risk your engine and reaction time by trying to save a few bucks at the tank. There is a reason it says required not recommend. Not using it, in this case, can reduce engine life, and more importantly your car’s reaction time when hitting the gas.
- If your car’s manual does not recommend using premium, then the fact is that you will not see much of an improvement by paying the extra for premium gas. The engine must be a high-compression engine to really benefit by using premium. So save the money and go with regular, just be sure to get your engine serviced regularly in any case.
Contact us at Moon – Baker Insurance Agency Inc. to find out more about ways to make your vehicle as responsive and long-lasting as possible for your personal safety, and insurance quotes from an agent who will call you by name when you make your claim.