What kind of gas do you pump in your car?

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Barry88 · Accepted Answer

I use 95 RON, which is the standard in Europe. I see some interesting comments and some confusion as US and European standards aren't the same.

Europe, and most of the world outside US+Canada, has different octane ratings (RON) than the US (AKI, which is (RON+MON)/2, also called PON-pump octane number). In most European countries you have two choices: 95 RON, also called 'Euro' or 'Eurosuper', and 98 RON, which is the premium and also called 'Super' or 'Super Plus'. Usually, 98 RON is way more expensive. At this moment, in the Netherlands the standard price for 95 RON is € 2,219 per liter, which is equal to $ 8.87 per gallon. 98 RON is € 2,399 per liter, which is equal to $ 9.08 per gallon. From European perspective, US fuel prices are extremely cheap, although it needs to be said that Europeans usually drive smaller cars with better fuel economy. 45-50 miles per gallon is not uncommon.

There isn't really anything as midgrade in European countries. Countries like Belarus, Ukraine, Russia and most other ex-Soviet countries further to the east usually have 92 and 95 RON, but no 98 RON. Many western European countries offered 91 or 92 RON in the past, but it's been phased out almost everywhere, most recently in Germany and Denmark. It was mainly due to the mandatory introduction of E10 fuels, which is 95 RON with maximum 10% ethanol. I believe you might still be able to get 91 RON in Austria, but even there it is becoming more and more uncommon. For most cars it wouldn't be an issue though to use 91 RON, it's just that it has become obsolete and even if you can get it, the price difference with 95 RON is minor.

95 RON is also the standard in the Middle East and North Africa.

95 RON is equivalent to what would be 91 in the USA, 98 RON is equivalent to what would be 93 in the USA. If a European would choose 'Regular' in this poll, they mean 95 RON, which is actually midgrade in the USA.

Furthermore, it is very common in Europe to have cars running on diesel, something which is quite rare in the USA. Even smaller cars can be equipped with diesel engines. In some countries, more than half of the cars have diesel engines. Diesel is cheaper is most countries, although car taxes might be higher if you have a car with a diesel engine compared to the same car with a petrol engine.

zeitgeist057 · Accepted Answer

My truck and my 1100 motorcycle get the 87 octane, and my 320cc motorcycle gets the 89 (mid-grade) octane. All of those are just what the manufacturer recommends, so that's what they get.

DeeDeeDeVour · Accepted Answer

Ever since I was a young girl, I've been racing carts, cars, trucks & boats with my motorsports enthusiasts brothers & dad.

In motorsports, we usually race with high octane fuel.

I've learned to feel the difference in performance between regular gasoline and premium unleaded gasoline.

In order for the fuel injection system in the cars, trucks & RVs we drive to perform well longer and get better maintenance, premium unleaded gasoline is what I prefer to fill our tanks with.

If available, Chevron permium unleaded with Techron would be the first choice of this speed demon.

rosemilk · Accepted Answer

regular. partner has hybrid, he also gets regular. we have only ever gotten regular. glad we don't need premium because holy hell gas it way too expensive these days.

WindAtMyBack · Answer

I get regular. As a mechanic I understand the difference. There are very few engines that need higher octane. If you have an engine that requires higher octane, and you use regular, you'll know it, because it will run like crap. You WILL no the difference. If there is not a totally obviously difference between lower and higher octane gas, then you don't need the higher octane. That over simplifies it a little, but close enough.

Sour-rose · Answer

The car I have is from my granddad... so I'm too scared to put another kind of gas in it. Last thing I need is to be stuck on the road because gas... malfunction?

AviatorTom · Answer

87 octane regular gas is what I always fill my tank with. Rarely, during gas shortages, that was not available and I'll fill up with the next higher grade.

Adaeva · Answer

All grades have the same energy so unless you have a high compression engine, buying anything other than regular is a waste of money.

Kori1236 · Answer

Gas is currently anywhere from 1.39 - 1.69 per litre my car gets regular

musicbrain5 · Answer

Regular 87 octane. It’s a Corolla, not a Ferrari, lol.

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Regular but my car actually adjusts to any kind of gas I add, not counting desiel of course

convo_king89 · Answer

I have an electric bike for short trips or to pick up something small/quick. Other wise i take the bus

AngryCarl2 · Answer

95 Octane unleaded petrol, as recommended by the manufacturer.

douride2 · Answer

My 4X4 runs on regular gas. Premium is a waste of money if it isn't required.

Sparkie460 · Answer

I've always used regular gas. Once in awhile I'll put an additive in it to clean the fuel system

bolverk · Answer

I no longer have a Car, but when I did my last two were diesel's both had a range of over 500 miles.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Whatever is recommended. My Escalade recommends 91 for best performance.

electromagnetic · Answer

I drive electric. Used to be just regular

petitedollbabee · Answer

Regular, which is 91.

OddBeMe · Answer

Most cars are better off regular than premium.

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

Super E10

sheikalana · Answer

We use any.

Redstang88 · Answer

Diesel

Chewy______ · Answer

Regular

shades777 · Answer

solar gas

shortster · Answer

Ethanol free.

jjj101010 · Answer

Diesel

eagle1951 · Answer

regular

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