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 ...

Ethanol has less energy than gasoline, but it can make so much more horsepower! Ethanol contains less energy than gasoline, ...

If you've ever fueled up in Colorado, you might have noticed something unusual about the gas octane ratings at the pump – specifically, the availability of 85-octane gasoline. This lower octane fuel ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Gas prices are fluctuating across the country, and a few states offer a “cheaper” octane option that isn’t found in most places. It has to do with the altitude. Most states have the ...

We have to separate the chemical "octane" from a fuel's "octane rating" since they can be two different things. Think about it this way. If you learned your shapes in kindergarten, you should easily ...

Fuel comes in different grades based on octane level at gas stations. Only some performance engines require Premium fuel for the best power output, fuel efficiency, and engine function. Are you ...

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 ...

With all the different engine and combustion theories being tested at the Engine Masters Challenge, it made us wonder about the fuel these powerplants were gulping down. For the 2015 event, we had ...

Octane fights knock; it doesn’t add power to cars designed for regular. Follow the fuel-door label and pick regular pumps—the detergent is the real upgrade Premium Gas Isn’t Better. It’s Octane vs.