A motoring expert has urged petrol and diesel owners to top-up with premium fuel to protect the “long term health” of a vital car component.
Experts at Eurofit Autocentres have stressed filling up with higher grade petrol can be better for car engines than ordinary unleaded.
The specialist highlighted that premium fuel tends to contain “no nasty elements” from eroding the vital part.
Motorists are also likely to see immediate gains with vehicle performance levels likely to rise.
This is because more expensive fuel can offer “cleaner combustion” compared to cheaper counterparts.
The revelation comes after the garage was asked about the difference between the two fuels by social media user Jack Edwards.
Speaking on TikTok, a mechanic from Eurofit Autocentres said: “Okay Jack, well premium fuel actually has a higher octane rating and this can handle more compression which usually means there is cleaner combustion and the performance of the engine tends to be better.
“Some premium fuels like V Power actually have metallic ingredients meaning there are no nasty elements going into your engine which is better for the long term health of it.
“So if you do have a nice car it’s probably worth paying that extra bit of money for the premium fuel.”
Data from RAC Fuel Watch shows a staggering price difference between the two different petrol compounds.
Unleaded currency stands at a UK wide average of 141.41p per litre while super unleaded is recorded at 156.70p.
However, analysis shows prices should soon fall after a steady decline since October last year.
The breakdown group confirms that some higher-end cars may be affected if motorists top-up with standard unleaded instead of premium.
However, most regular cars will be fine to use either fuel although drivers could struggle to notice the extra benefits of paying more.
The RAC explained: “Some cars run optimally on standard premium unleaded, while others run more efficiently on higher octane fuels like super unleaded so check your manual.
“As a general rule, you can use a higher-octane fuel than is recommended for your car (although it might well have no discernible advantages) however using a lower-octane fuel than recommended could cause engine damage.”
