The phrase
"regular fuel" refers to the most common type of gasoline used in cars. It is a standard type of fuel that is suitable for most regular vehicles.
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Both engines are rated to run
on regular fuel, but premium gas gives the V8 a slight power and torque boost.
It also
takes regular fuel and has the eco mode, which limits the driver's acceleration to save fuel for the environment and to help your pocket.
Our bodies need
regular fuel at least three times a day to keep energy levels high.
Conventional wisdom has said that to keep your metabolism going, you must be eating on a regular basis and therefore
providing regular fuel for your body to consume.
I averaged 14 mpg on
regular fuel from combined city and highway driving, which is on the lower end for this class.
Problems have been near zero, and mileage remains in the upper 20s
on regular fuel.
But, an occasional tank
of regular fuel is harmless, particularly if the knock sensor in the engine is working properly.
The ability to more precisely control combustion also enables the new engines to run with a higher compression ratio — 11.0:1 for the versions
with regular fuel recommended.
To optimize
for regular fuel engine designers will lower the compression ratio to allow an increase in the spark advance to MBT.
We love it even more since Honda
recommends regular fuel in the CR - V, unlike in its Civic Hatchback Sport, which for some odd reason, Honda tuned to need premium fuel.
I forget who, but some manufacturer has a small injector that sprays a tiny bit of gas in like
regular fuel injection to keep the valves clean.
Since the non-turbo car takes
regular fuel as opposed to the premium fuel Genesis recommends for the 3.3 T, the annual fuel costs are $ 350 higher for the 3.3 T turbo trim if you follow that recommendation.
Power is rated at 240 horsepower and 270 pound - feet of torque with a tank full of premium gasoline — although it will run just fine with 87 -
octane regular fuel as well.
Next, the RX450h requires premium fuel, while the Highlander Hybrid
requires regular fuel, yielding a cost savings of about 7 %.
Suppose we put
regular fuel in the engine and it spark knocks at 20 degrees?
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If regular fuel were used knock sensor would more frequently activate, decreasing timing advance and adding fuel.
In fact, we almost take it's near 35 miles per gallon of
regular fuel economy for granted along with the excellent reliability and long distance comfort of our EX model.
TWIN - SCROLL TURBOCHARGER WITH DIRECT - INJECTION Unlike many of its direct competitors, Veloster Turbo's impressive horsepower and torque ratings are based on
regular fuel rather than more costly premium fuel.
At the same time, mainstream cars and crossovers, like V - 6 Nissan Murano, and the V - 6 Accord and V - 6 Camry, are offering powerful and efficient V - 6 engines using less
expensive regular fuel, that are faster and more fuel efficient than the premium brands» models.
I think another alternative not mentioned is Honda CR - Z: 1.5 L hybrid engine 122 hp up to 128 lb - ft —
regular fuel M6 31/37/34 $ 1,574 (from fueleconomy.gov) CVT 35/39/37 $ 1,446 (same)
In addition, Lambda - engine anti-knock technology gives this V6 the versatility to run on
regular fuel whenever required.
But if you're driving a car with a premium fuel requirement, your gasoline cost has skyrocketed in the last decade, to the point where it's eroding a large percentage of the savings that
regular fuel users have enjoyed.
Unlike the Golf R, the GTI can
accept regular fuel and we managed to hit over 35 mpg on a drive to San Diego, besting the EPA's 32 mpg estimate.
E85 sales more accurately reflect what an actual competitor to gasoline would look like, as E10 blends only
supplement regular fuel production.
Not much is known, except its gas engine is believed to be slightly larger and more powerful, running on
Regular fuel instead of the current Premium.
It features the same 3.6 - liter VR6 engine from the Passat V6 SEL Premium that delivers 280 hp at 6,200 rpm and 258 lb - ft of torque at 2,500 rpm
with regular fuel.
More good news: the new Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 T
takes regular fuel and does not require premium fuel, as is generally the case with turbocharged engines.
However, gasoline direct injection — a more sophisticated injection system that operates under higher pressure — is becoming commonplace in engines, and some GDI systems have proved to be more prone to clogging than
regular fuel injection.
Numerous flight parameters will be recorded, and a post-flight engine analysis will contribute to findings which are expected to show that the biofuel blend is readily substitutable for
regular fuel without any degradation of performance or safety, and with a net reduction in carbon emissions.
At an average price of $ 2.50 a gallon
for regular fuel, your 5 cents - per - gallon discount only amounts to a savings rate of 2 %, and if your car uses the pricier premium gas — averaging over $ 3 a gallon — that rate drops to 1.6 %.
It burns a modest 8.3 litres
of regular fuel for every 100 km of highway driving or 11.2 litres of fuel per 100 km in the city.
The Lambda engine will run
on regular fuel with only a small reduction in peak power, and no negative driving effects, whenever desired by the owner.
Many of my naturally aspirated cars had that compression ratio or higher and ran on
Regular fuel.
Regular fuel will suffice, but with slight power losses.