Some people use high-octane fuel in their cars for better performance, while others use low-octane fuel in their cars to keep costs down. Using the wrong gasoline in your car not only affects the engine, but also damages some important components of the fuel system.
Lead vs unleaded gasoline
Leaded gasoline is banned in many developed countries. Although this fuel has a higher octane number, it does more damage to the vehicle and the environment. Lead oxide, released during combustion, causes serious damage to nature and people who are exposed to exhaust gases.
The choice of fuel with the correct octane number is key. As mentioned above, most people tend to buy expensive gasoline to improve engine performance. But not all vehicles need this. The correct choice of fuel depends on many factors.
Factors influencing the choice of fuel
Refer to your vehicle's owner's manual. It provides information on the correct octane number of the fuel that is required for the engine to function properly.
For more technical information about your vehicle, gasoline and more, simply call Customer Service. The service staff is always ready to answer any questions about the vehicle.
It is worth paying attention to the type of engine. Cars with a turbine need more expensive fuel. For cars with low compression, low octane gasoline will be sufficient due to the lower compression pressure in the cylinders. If fuel with a high thermal conductivity is poured into the tank of such a vehicle, it can lead to the destruction of the cylinders.
The age and condition of the vehicle play an important role in fuel selection. If you have an old model car, using high-octane fuel is useless. Sometimes people tend to think that such fuel is better suited to old cars and its use will extend the service life of the equipment. Such costs are useless. Old car engines are simply unable to completely convert fuel into energy. Most of it will come out through the exhaust pipe along with the exhaust gases.
The fuel myth
Many are convinced that a high octane number means great efficiency. However, it is not. All fuels contain the same amount of energy. The difference is in the ignition time - the higher the octane number, the faster the gasoline ignites. The presence of octane makes the fuel more stable and helps prevent early autoignition.
