24-02-2006
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Filling up? Don't pay for premium
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MOTORISTS paying a premium for top-of-the-range petrol are wasting their money, according to research by the state's motoring body.
Oil companies claim filling up with premium unleaded petrol, which can cost up to 10 cents a litre more than regular unleaded, delivers smoother driving, lower fuel consumption and higher performance.
But RACV research to be published next month shows cars designed to run on regular unleaded petrol fared no better when premium petrol was used.
RACV corporate and government relations manager David Cumming said cars needed to be designed to take advantage of the higher octane petrol for its use to have any benefits. |
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While the RACV believes the advantages of using premium unleaded petrol are minimal, there are circumstances when there can be greater benefits, including for cars such as V8s and imports where manufacturers recommend a premium fuel. Cars built before 1986 and designed to run on leaded fuel can also benefit.
The RACV tests did not take into account the claimed long-term benefits for engine cleaning and maintenance. |
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