If you often wonder about the difference between premium and regular gas, and whether these qualities explain the price difference, then you’ve come to the right place. The team at Cox Mazda in Bradenton is intimately familiar with how cars operate and can explain the differences when you’re faced with premium vs. regular gasoline. As always, if you have questions about gas quality or anything else car-related, feel free to reach out to our service center.
Car owners often ask us here at Cox Mazda: “Do I have to use premium gas in my Mazda?” For the most part, the answer is no. With that said, some Mazda vehicles will benefit from premium gasoline. For example, the 2019 Mazda CX-9 has a turbocharged engine that can get a boost of about 25 horsepower with premium gas, something you may delightfully notice as you cruise the Tampa streets.
Both premium gas and regular gas are produced from crude oil and are a necessary component of combustion within your engine. The difference between regular and premium gas? Octane levels. Premium gas often has an octane level of 90 or above, which means your engine causes less pollution and performs better in some instances.
Regular unleaded gas is the most common type of fuel used for cars and will work well for most vehicles. Typically, it has an octane rating of about 87, and is better for the environment than gasoline that contains lead.
Despite their similarities, the differences between premium and regular gas are important. Here are a few:
Remember, if your car doesn’t recommend premium gas, there probably won’t be a performance boost. Also, regular gas typically won’t harm a vehicle that requires premium gas, though it may be necessary to use premium gas to get the most out of vehicles that have turbocharged engines. If you have any additional questions regarding the gasoline that you should use in your car, or other subjects like how often you should check your fluids, feel free to contact us. Our service center is happy to answer any questions, from learning about how to clean leather car seats to i-ACTIV AWD®!
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