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Premium versus regular gasoline 5 Articles

  • 1 of 5

    by Michael Copley

    Within the petroleum industry, what we commonly call gasoline is referred to as "motor fuel." All motor fuels are blends of various hydro-carbons, which are long chain molecules consisting as the name implies of hydrogen ...read more

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    by Lime Green Sphere

    The key difference between regular grade gas and premium lies in a slight difference in chemical composition known as an octane rating. Yet it is important to realize that "high octane" is not synonymous with "quality." ...read more

  • 3 of 5

    by AL G. JERATSO

    New gas-saving gadgets shelved to favor OPEC Effecting fuel efficiency and how to make it more economical to drive a vehicle largely depends on the type of car you drive and on what road conditions you take. Because no ...read more

  • 4 of 5

    by Laura Galileo

    Depending On The Car, It Can Make A Huge Difference! First off, this doesn't apply to every car because all cars are different. They seem to have their own personalities. Mine though typically have the personality of "Chr...read more

  • 5 of 5

    by Prodigal Samurai

    The difference between Premium and Regular gasoline is the octane rating of each. The octane rating is a measure of the "antiknock" capability of the fuel or its ability to resist combustion. The octane rating is also term...read more

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