
People in Local City Texas often ask the question: " Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is. Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the highest. Most gas stations around Your Local NAPA Auto Car Centers also carry a mid-grade that falls in between the two. The octane range for the different grades of gas varies by region due to altitude differences. Engines require different octane ratings because of design differences. For example, turbocharged engines usually require premium gas. There's a sticker on your gas tank filler lid that tells you the minimum octane rating your manufacturer recommends.
One topic that hits the news in North Texas on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some people in Dallas and surronding areas is to buy a more fuel efficient vehicle. For the rest of use, we need to improve our fuel economy anyway we can.