Do you fill your tank up with premium gas?
The American Automobile Association estimates that Americans waste $2 BILLION a year buying premium gas when they don’t need it.
What’s even the difference between regular and premium gas? It all has to do with the octane rating.
When most of us go to the gas station, we choose regular or premium gas without thinking too much about it.
But in this video, we’ll explore the science behind octane ratings and why it matters which one you put into your engine!
Reactions is a video series produced by the American Chemical Society and PBS Digital Studios.
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