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Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 109 / 150

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Utilizar una gasolina de menor octanaje que el indicado por el fabricante del vehículo, ¿es aconsejable como medida de ahorro de combustible?

Is it advisable to use petrol with a lower octane rating than the one stated by the vehicle manufacturer, as a way to save fuel?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSí, pero solo en trayectos urbanos.Yes, but only on journeys in town.
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  • BNo.No.
Explanation

We should not use petrol with a different octane rating from the one recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Doing so could harm the vehicle, and it is not a correct way to save fuel.

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