Octane rating

Okay kiddo, let's talk about octane rating.

When you put gasoline into your car's gas tank, it mixes with air to help it burn and make the engine go vroom vroom. But different cars need different kinds of gasoline because their engines are made differently.

That's where octane rating comes in. Octane rating is like a special number that tells you how strong (or resistant) the gasoline is to burning too quickly. Some engines need gasoline that burns slowly so it doesn't explode too soon and mess things up inside the engine.

So, the higher the octane rating, the slower the gasoline burns. It's like a special fuel superhero that helps your car's engine run smoothly and without damage.

But higher octane rating doesn't always mean better because some engines actually need lower octane gasoline. Putting too much octane in those cars can be like trying to fit a square block into a round hole - it just won't work right!

That's why it's important to check your car's owner manual to see what kind of gasoline it needs. And after that, you can feel like a gasoline superhero too!