Additional Car Facts - About Gasoline - About Engine Balance
Gasoline
Buy the right gasoline for your car, not just a higher octane.
A higher octane will not increase the performance, for example, of a 4 cylinder car.
It is just costly.
Older car
Although in an older car you may have to increase the octane.
Engine out of balance
Because of the many different things going on at the same time when your engine is running, and because modern engines have become so complicated, rather than guess what is wrong and possibly throw money away, spend the money to have a professional run a full computerized engine analysis.
Rough idling, misfiring...
If you are experiencing rough idling, misfire, or simply poor power it pays to get a complete analysis.
Complete engine analysis
You will receive a full print out detailing the condition of the engine.
With a good honest mechanic you will be able to make the decisions as to what MUST be fixed, what can wait and what you need to start saving for.
This will add years of life to your vehicle.
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