Does California have 93 octane?
I’m in California, which for the most part, has 91 octane as the highest octane fuel available, outside of using racing fuel. In looking at the 2017 Corvette owner’s manual it advises using 93 octane, and cautions against using fuel with a posted octane that is lower.
Is 93 octane available everywhere?
93 is available at select Kum & Go and Murphy USA / Walmart locations. 110 octane fuel may be available at certain locations in southern parts of the state. New Jersey checks for fraudulent labeling of octane ratings. 93 is widely available.
Why does California not sell 93 octane gas?
First, there’s the environmental angle. California Gov. Gray Davis banned the use of gas additive methyl tertiary butyl ether in the state by 2003. MTBE is a carcinogen that can leak into and contaminate ground-water, but it’s also the primary oxygenate additive that California refiners use in reformulated gasoline.
How do you get 93 octane from 91?
Most octane boosters only raise octane 20 points (that’s 2 on the octane scale). So a 91 goes to 93 with a bottle of booster.
Is 91 octane the same as 93?
Premium gasoline is generally considered any type of gasoline with an octane level of 91 or greater, with 91 octane and 93 octane being the most common versions of premium gasoline available at gas stations in the United States (93 octane gasoline may be called “ultra” or “super-premium” in some cases).
How do you increase 91 octane to 93 octane?
Why is 93 gas better?
Regular gas is rated at 87 octane in most states, while premium gas is often rated higher at 91 or 93. Fuel with a higher octane rating can stand up to higher compression before it detonates. Essentially, the higher the octane rating, the lower the likelihood that detonation happens at the wrong time.
Who has the highest octane gas?
Ultra 94 is the highest octane fuel available at the pump at Sunoco. With 94 octane, it delivers the highest octane rating of any retail fuel on the mass market in the U.S., combined with Top Tier detergency to help make your engine run cleaner, longer, and more efficiently.
Can you put 93 in any car?
Let’s start with the easy one. Most cars on the road recommend a standard grade 87 or 89. Premium gas 90-93 is completely okay to put in a standard vehicle. Car experts say there is no risk of damage to a standard car using premium fuel.
When should you use 93 gas?
Most cars on the road recommend a standard grade 87 or 89. Premium gas 90-93 is completely okay to put in a standard vehicle. Car experts say there is no risk of damage to a standard car using premium fuel.
Do octane boosters work?
Octane booster alone will not make any car faster. There is a misconception that octane boosters provide more horsepower, but this isn’t the case. However, it will help you increase horsepower with new performance parts without the risk of blowing up the engine.
Where can I find 93 octane gas in the US?
Thanks to our wonderful contributors so far, we have found gas stations serving 93 octane in 46/50 states in the U.S. including: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisana, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Does Cumberland Farms sell premium grade 93 octane gas?
A representative for Cumberland Farms, with gas stations in Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, has reached out and said “All of our sites sell premium grade 93 octane except for the state of Maine. In Maine it is 91 octane.”
What gas stations in MN do not serve 93 octane?
The following stations do NOT serve 93 octane gasoline: Kwik Trip (Recently they’ve been popping up in Wisconsin with 93 octane) Super America (MOST serve 92 octane, I have only found 1, in Chanhassen, MN that serves 93)
Does Rutter’s sell 93 octane gas?
A representative for Rutter’s, with gas stations in Pennsylvania, has reached out and said “All of our locations serve 93 octane fuel.” A representative for QuikTrip in Georgia has reached out and said “They all offer 93 octane.”