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How To Select The Correct Petrol For Your Vehicle In India
In India, when we think of fuel, many people immediately think of petrol and diesel. But did you know that there are actually various types of petrol available in India today? Yes, these types of fuel vary depending on the vehicle.
India has a wide variety of vehicles on the road. Even among petrol vehicles, different cars require different types of petrol. When you use a petrol vehicle, using the right petrol for your car will give you the best performance. Your vehicle's engine is designed to operate optimally with the appropriate fuel.
Regular Petrol
The type of petrol sold in India is determined by its octane rating and the additives it contains. Regular petrol has an octane rating of 87. This is the petrol that is generally available at petrol stations. This petrol is used in most regular cars. Cars with small and mid-range engines find this petrol adequate.
91 Octane Petrol
High-performance engines generally use 91 octane petrol. This type of petrol is typically used in sports cars and luxury cars. It improves the performance of the vehicle's engine and prevents engine knocking. It also increases the lifespan of the engine.
This type of petrol is designed for cars that fall between regular and premium cars. Using this petrol increases vehicle performance while keeping costs lower. Since this petrol is less expensive than premium petrol, people tend to buy it more often.
Ethanol Blend
The central government is currently encouraging the blending of ethanol into petrol. The current ethanol blend in India is around 10%. This is expected to increase to 15% soon. The central government is working towards a goal of 20% ethanol blending.
Ethanol blending helps reduce petrol prices. The central government is taking this step because it also reduces the reliance on crude oil imports. India now has 10%, 15% and 85% ethanol-blended petrol available.
However, ethanol-blended petrol is not suitable for older vehicles. Newer cars are built to use ethanol-blended petrol. Most new cars coming out now support 20% ethanol-blended petrol.
Choosing the Right Petrol
If you have a regular car, you need petrol with an octane rating of 87 or less. If you have a high-performance engine car, 91 octane petrol is right for you. 89 octane petrol is suitable for vehicles with engines that fall between these two. But there are very few cars with this type of engine.
Choosing the right petrol for your vehicle is crucial. Make sure to check the manual provided with your vehicle when you purchase it to determine the appropriate petrol for your car. The manual will contain accurate information. Using the right petrol will extend the life of your vehicle and improve its mileage.
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