difference of gas octane
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2004 CLK320
I read the article as well. The key question is do our CLK need the higher grade?
Our owner manuals did say that our cars need premium gas. A typical gas station in Toronto offers 3 grades: 87, 89 and 91. The price difference between 87 and 91 is 11 cents (CAN) which is significant. Sunoco stations do offer 93 Octane gas.
Our owner manuals did say that our cars need premium gas. A typical gas station in Toronto offers 3 grades: 87, 89 and 91. The price difference between 87 and 91 is 11 cents (CAN) which is significant. Sunoco stations do offer 93 Octane gas.
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I read several discussions on this very topic and I am still not sure what is the proper answer. So far, I only put in premium gas for my car.
To be more clear, the price difference between 87 and 91 in Toronto is 11 cents (CAN) per litre. This corresponds to about 10-15% difference depending on gas prices.
I travel frequently between Montreal and Toronto and I usually goes 120 KMH constant speed all the way for 550KM. Do I really need premium gas for this purpose? If I use lower grade gas for these trips, will it hurt the CLK engine?
To be more clear, the price difference between 87 and 91 in Toronto is 11 cents (CAN) per litre. This corresponds to about 10-15% difference depending on gas prices.
I travel frequently between Montreal and Toronto and I usually goes 120 KMH constant speed all the way for 550KM. Do I really need premium gas for this purpose? If I use lower grade gas for these trips, will it hurt the CLK engine?
