Gas stations are well integrated into our daily lives as Americans. Except for residents of NJ, where you don't have to pump your own, a gas station can be intimidating with its cryptic displays and a ...

There's a lot to know about vehicle ownership, from maintenance intervals and tire choice to oil type and tire pressure, but too often, people gloss over the fuel they're putting into their vehicles, ...

What is the octane rating of fuel? The octane rating of fuel is an indicator of just one thing: the fuel’s ability to resist detonation or knock. That’s it. The octane number has nothing to do with ...

Oil companies and automakers are quietly collaborating to get higher-octane fuel into pumps all across the country. They’re pushing for higher octanes for their obvious benefits like extracting more ...

If you're scratching your head wondering which number gasoline to put in your car, don't overthink it. Just Google the manufacturer's recommendation and run with that. If you're curious about what ...

In the June 2006 issue of Motor Trend, our "Strike Force: Target Z06" cover story highlights the track test five of America's hottest tuner vehicles against America's best factory supercar: the new ...

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 ...

The answer is yes: You can mix 87 and 91 octane gasoline without blowing your engine to hell. With that out of the way, let's discuss what mixing different octane fuels does to your engine in terms of ...

Automakers and oil companies are developing new engines and fuels Fuel cost is a key concern Automakers and oil companies are quietly developing a new generation of fuels and engines to run more ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Let's fill up the truth tank pertaining to your gas tank and pump out the fiction to drive home the facts. Last month's Colonial Pipeline hack, which prompted gas supply shortages ...

Premium gas sounds like it’s something special. But it translates into paying extra for a higher octane without any performance or fuel-economy benefits for many cars. That’s what we found after ...