Is 95 and 98 gas the same?

Whilst they may have different brand names, the grades are all based on their octane rating: 91, 95 and 98. New Zealand petrol uses the Research Octane Number (RON) to rate the octane value of the fuel while some overseas markets use different systems to rate their fuel.

Can I use 98 octane instead 95?

Fuels such as 95 or 98 RON (octane rating number) have a higher resistance to burn which indicates higher levels of energy available for the vehicle’s engine. Using 98 might give 3 per cent reduction over 95, again assuming the computer adjusts the engine parameters.

What happens if you put 95 instead of 98?

It can’t hurt your engine if you use a higher octane fuel. So, for example, if you use 95 or 98 in an engine designed for 91, that’s OK. However, it’s not acceptable to put in a lower octane fuel than the minimum recommended by the manufacturer. Using 91 in an engine designed for 95 or 98 is potentially destructive.

Should I put 95 or 98 in my car?

Simply put, octane ratings signify their ability to resist detonation. Manufacturers design engines to run on petrol of a certain octane. Unleaded petrol means 91 octane fuel is okay to use, premium unleaded means you need to use at least 95, and if the fuel flap indicates 98, you need to use 98 octane fuel.

Can I put 98 octane in my car?

Here’s the thing: you can put a higher octane fuel in a car than the manufacturer’s requirement. No problem with putting 95 or even 98 in a car designed for 91 – except generally you will be wasting money. Higher octane fuels don’t contain more energy.

Is it worth putting 98 octane fuel?

Depending on the car you own, fuelling up with 98 octane will result in increased performance that will see you produce a little extra power when compared to lower octane petrol. But for example, if you’re driving something older that hasn’t been tuned to run on high-octane, you’ll likely see no tangible benefit.

Can I use 98 instead of E10?

98RON UPULP generally costs up to 50c per-litre more than E10 so it can be an expensive way to fill your car for very little performance gain, although there are benefits with no ethanol content meaning it is safe to use in all petrol cars, and can help protect the engine on very hot days when there is a risk of poor …

Can I Run my Car on 98 octane petrol?

Of course, if your car is designed to run on 95 or 98 octane petrol, you must use the octane rating that has been specified by the manufacturer, otherwise you risk causing damage to the engine. If you don’t know what fuel you should be running your vehicle on, seek advice from the local dealer that services your brand of car.

Is 98 petrol better than 95 petrol?

If you want to be on the safe side, 98 petrol will offer your engine better protection. Engine repairs can cost you up to $2,000, far exceeding whatever you save by using 95 petrol! In the long run, 98 petrol wins out for engine protection.

Is it worth it to buy higher octane petrol?

Unless your engine is knocking (more about that later), buying higher octane petrol is a waste of money. Of course, if your car is designed to run on 95 or 98 octane petrol, you must use the octane rating that has been specified by the manufacturer, otherwise you risk causing damage to the engine.

Why is 98 octane fuel better for high compression engines?

This makes it suitable for these high compression ratio engines as by not burning prematurely before the piston reaches TDC, the risk of knock is alleviated and the engine can produce more power and achieve better fuel economy. In Australia, this is the main reason why 98 octane fuel is typically branded as ‘premium’ unleaded.