We’ve been burning gasoline for well over a hundred years now, but some misconceptions about fuel—especially when it comes to octane—are so ingrained in the popular consciousness that even those of us ...

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 ...

Gasoline is a mystery to most hot rodders. For the most part, we just fill up the tank and forget about the fuel. The most difficult question is whether to step up from 89 to 92 octane. As you might ...

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 ...

87 octane gasoline, often called "regular" gas, is one of the most commonly used fuels in the United States. But what gives it that 87 rating is a word you've probably heard a time or two: Ethanol.

Labeling different gases as “regular” and “premium” is a bit misleading, as many cars only require regular gas and should only run on regular gas. Premium gasoline is not necessarily a luxury product ...

Two steps forward make no progress on a treadmill stuck in reverse. Still, US Reps. Bill Flores (R-Tex.) and John Shimkus (R-Ill.) deserve credit for recognizing that the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS ...