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Is unleaded 94 the same as 91?

Is unleaded 94 the same as 91?

E10 petrol is actually a slighter higher octane (94) than regular 91 in a lot of cases, and that can mean your engine performs better. However, ethanol lowers the energy level of the blend by 30%, which means you may experience a slight loss in fuel economy.

Is E10 Unleaded 94?

E10 is an ethanol-based fuel, in that it’s 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded petrol. It has a higher octane rating of 94, which could result in better performance if your car is tuned for it. To check if your car is E10 compatible, visit your state’s E10 checker if one exists.

What are the 3 types of petrol?

Unleaded

  • Premium Unleaded (95 RON) Premium Unleaded is your standard petrol – even though it’s called ‘premium’.
  • Super Unleaded (97/98 RON) Super Unleaded is widely available across the UK.
  • Quality fuels – e.g. Shell V-Power, BP Ultimate.
  • Premium diesel fuels.

What’s the difference between 95 and 93 unleaded petrol?

During tough times we are always looking for ways to save money. And the 29c saving that 93 unleaded offers might have you wondering if you should switch fuel type. The 95 and 93 numbers refer to the octane rating in each of the two fuels. The higher the number, the higher the octane rating.

What kind of fuel is 94 RON unleaded?

Ethanol was a reasonably high RON, so, if you take nine parts of 91 unleaded and add one part of ethanol you’ll arrive at a 94 RON e10 fuel. You can also produce a fuel that is 95, 98, 100 RON and above without adding ethanol.

What is the octane rating of unleaded petrol?

The use of unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 95 or higher is recommended. This octane rating is the Research Octane number. If unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 95 or higher is not available, unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 90 or higher may be used.

What’s the difference between E10 and unleaded petrol?

E10. E10 is an ethanol-based fuel, in that it’s 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded petrol. It has a higher octane rating of 94, so it’s more powerful than standard unleaded petrol, but the presence of the ethanol does mean it can be slightly less fuel efficient.