Have you ever wondered what those numbers mean on the buttons at the fuel pumps? Do you know what a gasoline cleaning agent is? If these and other gas station-related questions have been bothering you when you pull up in your VW cars, wonder no more. Here is a brief explanation about the basics of gas stations.
Octane
The numbers you see on the fuel buttons do not refer to higher prices…they refer to the amount of octane a particular option has. The octane is basically the “measure of the fuel’s ability to resist ‘engine knock.’” Lower octane fuels are not as clean and they reduce performance. Be sure to refer to your car’s manual to see which octane it requires.
Cleaning Agents
There’s a good chance that the engines on your VW cars could be running much better than they are now. All you need to do is get some fuel cleaning agents. These products help clean out the gunk and carbon deposits that build up in your engine. This can clog intake valves and your fuel injectors, causing your VW cars to run poorly and less efficiently than they are able to.
These are just a couple gas station basics to help you know more about your next fuel trip. Keep coming back to learn more about various aspects of owning your VW cars.
