What octane rating does NZ use?
What octane rating does NZ use?
91 octane
Most cars in New Zealand are designed and tuned to run on 91 octane petrol. For most owners, using higher octane petrol than that specified in the owner’s handbook or listed on the inside of the fuel filler cap provides no benefit.
What is 87 octane fuel in NZ?
Because of the 10 point difference noted above, this means that the octane in the United States will be about 4 to 5 points lower than the same fuel elsewhere: 87 octane fuel, the “regular” gasoline in the US and Canada, would be 91-95 (regular) in New Zealand.
What gas should I use for my car NZ?
Drivers risk causing serious damage to their engine if they use a lower octane than recommended by car manufacturers, but it is OK to use an octane higher than recommended. So, if your car requires 91 octane then that’s all you need, but you can use 95 or 98 octane petrol if you’re happy to pay more.
What Colour is diesel fuel in NZ?
GAS Guardian tags are colour-coded according to New Zealand service station nozzle handle colours – green for 91, red for 95, black for diesel (the only exception is BP, which uses yellow nozzles for 95-octane).
Will 100 octane hurt my car?
The fuel burns cooler and may clog your catalytic converter. You certainly won’t see any better power or mileage from it, unless you’re tuned for 100 octane. It’s sold solely for cars that are tuned for 100 octane: race cars and offroaders.
Can you mix 95 and 98 octane fuel?
Those numbers – 91, 95 and 98 – are the so-called ‘octane rating’ of the fuel. They’re all about the same in terms of the energy in the fuel. It can’t hurt your engine if you use a higher octane fuel. So, for example, if you use 95 or 98 in an engine designed for 91, that’s OK.
Who has the best quality fuel?
Prominent top-tier gasoline suppliers
- BP.
- Chevron.
- Conoco.
- Costco.
- Exxon.
- Holiday.
- Kwik Trip.
- Mobil.
Can any car run 100 octane?
So, the moral of the story is; unless you have at least 12:1 compression (of more), do not run any 110 octane or higher race gas in it or you’ll go slower. If you have 10:1 – 11:1, you can run up to about 100 octane and be fine, but if you have in the 9:1 area, don’t even bother.
Which is better 95 or 98 octane?
98 petrol, which is more stable and resistant to ‘knocking’, is a better choice when it comes to engine protection. 95 petrol works as well, but if your engine is powerful, it will use higher pressures that 95 petrol may not be able to withstand. In the long run, 98 petrol wins out for engine protection.
Is BP better than Caltex?
Close to half (46.7%) rated BP fuel as above average quality and 40.7% of respondents rated Caltex Woolworths fuel as the same. OTR and Coles Express fuel received above average quality ratings by 37.4% and 35.0% of respondents, respectively.
Can I use 100 octane?
You certainly won’t see any better power or mileage from it, unless you’re tuned for 100 octane. It’s sold solely for cars that are tuned for 100 octane: race cars and offroaders. 100 octane is usually leaded and will slowly kill both your O2 sensors and your catalytic converter.
How is engine fuel quality in New Zealand?
The blend quality of petrol, diesel, ethanol, biodiesel and biofuel in New Zealand is governed by a set of regulations designed to protect consumers and the environment. We are responsible for administering the Engine Fuel Specifications Regulations 2011.
What are the regulations for engine fuel specifications?
Regulation 8A: inserted, on 2 October 2017, by regulation 5 of the Engine Fuel Specifications Amendment Regulations 2017 (LI 2017/259). The petrol component of fuel ethanol E85 must conform to the limits in Schedule 1 when tested by the methods specified in that schedule.
Where can I buy fuel in New Zealand?
Fuel retailing companies can buy fuel from overseas refineries, but they must make sure that the products meet the New Zealand specifications.
Where are petrol and diesel stations in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, both petrol and diesel have their specifications seasonally adjusted in relation to climate variations. With petrol there are three geographical areas: Northland and Auckland, the rest of North Island and the South Island.