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(NC)—According to a new Angus Reid survey, over one-third of Canadians asked don't realize the benefits to their vehicle engine just by selecting a high-quality gasoline, and nearly one-third don't bother to seek out the correct grade of gasoline as recommended by their vehicle's manufacturer.
Here are a few useful fuel facts that can help keep your vehicle in good running condition and even help prevent costly repairs down the road:
1. Regular maintenance will help keep your vehicle running longer and can help save money at the pump:
Fact
Changing the engine air filter, oil changes and transmission checkups can help your vehicle run more efficiently and avoid major expenses in the future. Following a vehicle manufacturer's motor oil recommendation can improve gasoline mileage by one to two per cent*. Keeping your engine properly tuned can improve gas mileage by an average of four per cent*.
2.) All gasolines are the same:
Myth
Gasoline choice plays a vital role in the cleanliness and performance of an engine. Audi, BMW, Honda and Volkswagen believe that high-quality gasolines that are Top Tier-certified will help keep engines cleaner than gasolines containing only the lowest additive concentration (LAC) set by government standards. For example, Shell nitrogen enriched gasolines are Top Tier-certified and can help protect your engine against gunk and even help clean the gunk left behind from lower-quality gasolines, which can build up in as little as 80 kilometers.
3.) Octane levels in fuel don't really make a difference:
Myth
If you use a lower octane fuel in an engine designed to use higher octane, engine knocking may occur, causing the car to shudder and lose performance.
4.) A higher octane level indicates the very best fuel for my vehicle:
Myth
It's important to remember that "premium grade" only references octane level, and doesn't always equal “premium quality”. Using a high-quality premium gasoline, like Shell V-Power gasoline, can provide benefits that go beyond octane. Shell V-Power gasoline contains a nitrogen enriched cleaning system with five times the amount of cleaning agents required by Canadian government standards, helping your vehicle achieve optimum performance.
Estimates for fuel savings from sensible driving are based on studies and literature reviews performed by Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc., Washington, DC.