Does using a fuel additive alter the gas in any way?
Fuel additives — other than Prestone ® 0 to 60 ® Octane Booster — do not alter the properties of gasoline. The octane booster is formulated to raise the octane of regular unleaded gasoline by up to 10 points. The term “points” is commonly used in the automotive industry when referring to the octane increase a product offers. This is different from the figures shown at your local gas pump, where the octane rating of a gasoline is measured in “numbers.” This can sometimes create confusion as to how “points” translate to “numbers.” The following calculation can be used to translate points to numbers: 1 octane point = 0.1 octane number. Increasing the octane of gasoline has several positive effects on automobile performance. A higher-octane gasoline will allow a car to run smoother, which ultimately restores lost performance.
