How Does Gasoline Grade Affect Performance?

Gasoline grade affects engine performance in many ways. Depending on the octane rating, higher grades of gasoline can help prevent spark knock, which is a knocking or pinging sound that can result from early combustion of the fuel-air mixture.

Higher-octane fuel can also help reduce carbon build up in the combustion chamber and on the valves of the engine. Higher-grade fuel can also help boost engine performance by increasing power and torque, as well as providing better fuel economy.

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