91, 95 and 98 fuel – what’s the difference?
Petrol prices are currently spiking, but have you ever wondered what all the numbers on the bowser mean, and if they really matter?
Some of us may remember when leaded petrol was an option. Lead was added to fuel to improve engine performance and efficiency, as well as a cleaning and lubricating agent – pretty good for the car, but not so great for our health or the environment.
So now we have petrol stations dazzling drivers with a dizzying display of numbers, colours, prices and catchphrases.
Press play to find out what they mean.
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