I’ve heard that using premium gas in your luxury vehicle can improve the overall performance of your car. I drive a 2021 Acura TLX—should I be using premium fuel?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’ve heard that using premium gas in your luxury vehicle can improve the overall performance of your car. I drive a 2021 Acura TLX—should I be using premium fuel?
Answer:
For the best quality performance from your
use a fuel type of a minimum of 91-octane. That being said, your TLX will run fine on regular fuel—that is, 87-octane or 89-octane fuel—but using a premium gas can in fact boost your vehicle’s performance and fuel economy.
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