LOS ANGELES - With the average U.S. price for gasoline skyrocketing across the nation, many drivers, whose cars require premium gas, might be wondering if they can skimp out on the quality of fuel in order to save money at the pump.
Here’s what you need to know.According to Fuel Express, if your vehicle manufacturer "recommends" premium gasoline then you can put in regular without losing sleep at night.
However, some vehicles "require" premium gasoline. If you put regular gas in those cars you may be looking at a serious service bill down the line. "In most cases, the vehicle will run fine, but you may experience less power and a decrease in gas mileage.
In more serious cases, you may hear engine knocking or valve chatter because the fuel isn’t burning right. These things could damage your engine and you should take it to your mechanic," explains Capitol Toyota, a California Toyota dealer on its website.