Automotive FAQ

FAQ - Fuel System

Can Team Automotive Clarify What Gasoline Octane Ratings Mean?

Gasoline octane ratings indicate the fuel's ability to resist knocking or pinging during combustion, which is caused by the air-fuel mixture igniting prematurely in the engine. Higher octane fuel is typically required for high-performance engines that operate at higher compression ratios, while most vehicles are designed to run efficiently on regular 87-octane gasoline.