Should you buy more expensive gas?
October 26, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under automotive
Gas stations and car manufacturers push the benefits of higher octane, premium brands, and also more expensive gas all the time. Supporters say using higher octane gas or a special brand will make your car run better and keep everything in tip top shape, but will it? Should you shell out the extra cash for the best type of gas?
In a word no. Your car manual may tell you to buy premium or a specific higher octane brand but you can safely ignore that recommendation. CBS Money Watch and AAA are just two of the many outlets who have called …read more
