#Octane Rating Guide

Octane Ratings basically tell how much the fuel can be compressed before it spontaneously ignites. To explain further, an octane rating is the measurement of KNOCK RESISTANCE of a fuel. How would you know which octane rating is for your vehicle? For starters, powerful vehicles that have high-performance engines can compress the fuel-air mixture more than normal engines do which is why they need gasoline with a higher octane rating. Prevention of knocking in high-performance cars is the only reason to purchase fuel with a higher octane rating. Does a higher octane rating mean more power? This is one of the most common misconceptions that come with octane ratings. Should I use high-octane rating gasoline or low-octane rating gasoline? Read more in our articles including "Understanding Octane Rating for your vehicle" and "LTO raises cybersecurity concerns over expiring LTMS contract".