The higher the fuel’s octane rating, the less likely it is to prematurely ignite and cause engine knocking. phive2015/Adobe Stock We see the numbers every day at the local gas station, with gas sold ...

Pulling up to a gas pump means making the ultimate decision between regular or premium gas. Does premium gas make a ...

We've all seen octane ratings at the fuel pump, and based on the numbers, it's easy to think the higher number is better. From lowest to highest, the types of gasoline are regular, mid-grade, and ...

Tugboat was my family's 1987 Dodge Caravan, which faithfully served us for years until its transmission finally exploded one lovely summer afternoon. Her 3-liter V6 was electronically fuel-injected, ...

We see the numbers every day at the local gas station, with gas sold based on octane ratings. Most people go to the lower number—usually 87—because it’s the cheapest, but what do the ratings mean, ...