If you have an older car or a high performance car, you may need a higher octane gasoline to help prevent engine knocking and improve engine performance.
Your driving conditions can increase your car’s octane requirements. For example:
- Do you make a lot of short trips?
- Do you drive in high temperatures?
- Do you carry or pull heavy loads?
- Do you drive in a low altitude area?
If you answered yes to any of the above, your vehicle may perform better with a higher grade of Chevron with Techron. If your engine is knocking on a lower octane fuel, in most cases, you can expect an increase in power or fuel economy when you switch to a fuel with a higher octane.