Does Nissan Require Premium Gas?

What are the Different Types of Gas?

To start off, let's dive in to see what your options are when you pull up to the pump. You can get the Regular fuel, which generally is octane 87. You can also get one of the mid-range options, such as octane 89 or octane 90.

Octane levels of 91 and higher are usually considered the premium fuel option. Premium fuel has more octane in it. What is octane? Well, octane is a part of the fuel that controls how easy it is to ignite it. In general, the more power your vehicle has, the more octane you should have in your fuel.

When you pull up to the pump, you'll be able to tell the difference between the different nozzles, as they will each have a large number correlating to the amount of octane. While the specific numbers may vary, you can fill up anywhere as long as you know the range for your specific vehicle.

Gas Requirements for Nissan Vehicles

Generally, most Nissan vehicles will run great if you use regular grade fuel. However, you should follow the recommendations listed in your owner's manual.

Premium fuel may be better for your specific model and may help you maximize your fuel efficiency. While you can use regular grade fuel for many Nissan models, here are a few benefits of premium fuel:

• Reduce harmful emissions
• Prevent engine misfires

In addition, we recommend premium gas for models like the Nissan Maxima due to the V6 engine.

What Happens If You Use the Wrong Gas?

Most Nissan vehicles will run fine whether you use regular grade or premium grade fuel. If a vehicle requires premium gas, though, using regular gas could cause more wear and tear on the engine. Regular fuel will still work in a pinch, but it shouldn't be used every day.

In addition, using the wrong fuel can cause engine knocking. This occurs when fuel is burned unevenly, and the gas ignites prematurely.