PD Simplified | Fuel Octane : What Should You Use?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey #PDArmy, what octane petrol do you put in your cars/bikes? Tell us down below, and give the video a thumbs up if this helped you understand octane ratings.

[@hubert140990]

I put Servo adon petrol additive in my Alto k10 n SR150 carbon... Like you said yes it didn't mean to boost the engine performance but ya the engine run smoothly and petrol pump wala said this product is to clean the fuel injectors as well as fuel tank...

[@SwapnilMore19]

My Polo TSI's fuel cap has mentioned recommended grade of 95 Octane as it is a BS VI petrol engine. Which fuel should I use ? I've tried using Shell regular fuel and HP Power. FYI I'm a novice in driving as it's my first car so I'm not keen in fast performance, all I need is engine refinement.

[@herodotus425]

Indian Oil XP 95 and Shell regular fuel

[@rajdeepchelsea]

I also have similar observations as explained by Shumi. Car runs a bit smoother, and I feel the extra couple of bucks could be justified for the same.

[@jithinraveendran1303]

Thank you 😊

[@100nanaiah]

There's XP 95(95 octane) from Indian oil which is 4 rupees extra than the normal fuel. Anyday better than shell VPower!

[@amitkrupal1234]

Need to try it

[@chiragd2423]

12rs diff bro

[@fryingpan2168]

Yes bro it makes engine smooth

[@warlxrd5317]

@@chiragd2423 now its around 5rs

[@sanchitgupta2530]

XP95 is octane95 or OCT 91+additive?

[@sagarpatil-nn3my]

Damn you guys. You guys are really really adding value to the Indian automotive industry and its very very appreciable. I've always been a fan of PD but the amount of knowledge that I'm getting through this series was hard to digest before through some outside auto channels. You guys made is so simple and accessible. I love you guys for this. Would also recommend such simplified episodes only for cars. Thanks a lot for doing what you're doing. ❤️

[@OpenSourceBUG]

It's almost 5 years now that i have put only premium fuel into my NS200(11:1). And i always felt that the bike runs smoother except for couple times that i have been forced to put normal fuel because of unavailability. I don't know whether it actually runs smoother or its just a Placebo effect 😅 Anyways premium fuel is just 3rs more per litre so , and the exhaust note changes with the fuel too 😊

[@sinuslebastian6366]

Akarsh Tiwari engine knocking isn't related to what gear you're in. Get your engine checked.

[@hiimanshu_]

@@sinuslebastian6366 he meant, he could run at lower rpms in higher gear, without stalling

[@sahilshikha8561]

Hggudy Rh to HDD d CV Luyl

[@anjimito99]

@@hiimanshu_ thats what all indians do 4th or 5th gear at 30-40km so that u can get the max fuel efficiency (but i believe that doesnt work)

[@hiimanshu_]

@@anjimito99 that does work if your rpms are constant and chain is tight and only on straight roads. Once these elements are wrong the engine dumps more fuel to stop itself from stalling, also bad for chain and sprocket. Also depends upon the bike. Bike like duke 390 will stall at 49kmph in 6 gear where as inline four bike like cbr 650 r will do 35 in 6 gear smoothly.

[@NavinSuraj_A]

Started using Indian Oil Xtra Premium as regular fuel...

[@goodwishesonly]

Xtra premium is now named as XP95 after BS6 came (95 octane)

[@Spartan.....]

Is it better than shell ?

[@vineethprabhu8560]

​​@@Spartan..... I have used XP95 and Shell unleaded on my Dominar 250. With XP95 I got increased mileage of 2-3km per litre but had problems with cold start after a gap of more than 5 days. Shell gave me better impression than XP95 in that I felt the smoothness, reduced knocking and no trouble with cold starts after 5 to 6 days.

[@nathanjdias]

Wow! Now this is the type of information that needs to be pushed to the public. Loving the Simplified Series

[@RRP1992]

Hey PD, can you make a video on aftermarket air filters like K&N or BMC is worth it on motorcycles ? Will the extra air improve engine smoothness or will the extra dust entering the engine cause more issues ?

[@TheAnirude]

This series is so informative!! Keep up the good work guys!!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thank you! Will do! Cheers!

[@arjun.ahluwalia]

Hey guys! First of all, thanks for helping me with my assignment on the vehicle Scrappage policy lol... This series is damn good and you guys really have simplified things for all petrolheads! Could you also cover bolt-on turbos, engine swaps and repainting of cars in terms of reliability and legality respectively? Keep up the great work! Thanks again 😁

[@prasunshome7200]

A request to PD Team. Please make a Simplified video on the riding gear available, what points to consider while buying one as per the needs (i.e someone who needs it for casual riding vs someone who rides frequently vs those who wants to take it out on a race track). It would be really helpful. Hope you guys take note of this request! 👀

[@narannaran8009]

Bro its available in their Instagram page.!!

[@vishalthaman2887]

Love your simplified series, gives to the point knowledge with easy to understand methods 👍

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thank you so much Vishal!

[@shu_mar]

Thank you!

[@archanaraulo1122]

@@powerdriftofficial yu hg Jhhhhggfdddd duolingo

[@thatguywithayamaha]

For a 390 can we use higher octane fuel coz it is high compression engine

[@powerdriftofficial]

Check the manual for recommended RON #

[@Spartan.....]

In 2 years you would have spent more money on fuel than the cost of 390, is it worth?

[@saikrishnapulivarthi7647]

@@powerdriftofficial hi it’s not available in my classic 350 2017 manual..

[@KuldK-m9k]

If compression ratio is 12:1 or higher i think it's better to use 95 octane ,if it's lower then just stick to regular fuel.

[@chaitanyachaing9223]

Brother don't u dare to stop this Simplified series 😂.. enjoying this series 😍and this cleared many myths and showed us the facts..

[@ArkAngel97]

A Simplified on Countersteering will really help with one of the fundamentals of motorcycling.

[@vigneshs4595]

Want to know abt ethanol blended petrol and it's effect on the engine. Also, does the present fuel normal sold in India cause issues to bs6 engines? Shumi pls enlighten!

[@padmasinhpatil6457]

If cleaner engine is the benefit then, one should select power or xtra premium fuel instead of power99 or xp95, it has additives to clear the combustion reseduies...

[@venkatesanramakrishnan2726]

I have always noted Shell regular is better than regulars of BP, IOCL, HP etc. Somewhere I read HP, BPCL and IOCL regular base fuels are rated at 87 to 89 whereas Shell regular is at 91. Happy to get corrected if not.

[@dpcruiser]

Hi my bike has 12:1 compression ratio. Bike manual suggest 91 octane. Which fuel can i use. Kindly suggest. For now iam using HP 95

[@Krom1hell]

Mine asks for 95 or higher..... I have always used 100 and manage a better mileage than the factory specs, but where I live the difference is about 5% between 95 and 100... But then I guess my riding style is more to blame than the octane number

[@neelkirans]

Please make a video on metal treatment oil additives. eg: Polytron.

[@thisisganesh]

After using normal petrol for 7000km on the gixxer 250 I have finally switched to Speed / Power (+3rs/litre) petrol and the only difference i can feel is slightly better low end torque in city usage and lower jerking during on/off throttle

[@sridharsri5681]

I am going to try for my vstorm

[@hiimanshu_]

In duke 390 the compression ratio is 12.6:1, according to chart in the video higher octane fuel will help right?

[@chandansoren8002]

Yes

[@onkargadale]

Best and thanks Guruji Next time take topic on engine oil additives

[@rakeshenganti7741]

Clearly deconstructed for the layman. That's what makes this channel one of the best.... Keep up the good work boys

[@vikalpluthra5404]

Great clarification on fuel's octane number! I got all the answers I was looking for. Thank you so much for this informative video!!

[@gaganudiyana]

Thank you Professor Shumi🙏 . My most awaited topic :)

[@balajirs6235]

does higher octane means less ethanol??like xp95 as only 5% ethanol?

[@harshsoni3468]

Which Petrol Octane Number should use in my RE 350?

[@shu_mar]

Should be in your manual. But it’ll probably be 91

[@dominvellakkad]

Thank you for the simplified video 😊. One doubt. What about using carbon cleaner liquid for cleaning the carbon deposit inside the engine?

[@myraj31]

Hi Shumi and PD team... Thanks for the series..it helps on so many different topics.. Quick clarification... On Z800 near the tank..there is notice to put 95 octane.. now in India we didn't have 95 easily available earlier.... And mostly high Octane fuels used to cost lot more, till IOC launched 95.. I have mostly used 91 so far..now switched to 95 as much as possible.. is that okay.. I am asking more so from engine performance than the cleaner engines.. thanks.. Ravi.

[@shu_mar]

Yes it is!

[@myraj31]

@@shu_mar thanks Shumi.. one more qck Q.. my both Z800 and Tuono says 95 Ron..and our dealers said they run fine on 91..which I did.. now on 95 (mostly)... Past usage of 91 Ron, could that create any engine issue..

[@praveen8]

I’m using xp99 (rs.157) on my cb350rs. It’s really good- clear experience. But, based on ur Video xp95 is sufficient as compression ration is 9.5:1😮 & e20 is not good.

[@shub.s]

hey bro i have been using normal petrol. Now i want to switch to XP petrol. What should i do mix it with old remain around 1L petrol remaining. or. completely remove old petrol that a bit difficult.

[@praveen8]

@@shub.s for now mix it and keep using xp95 or power petrol only. It really helps engine. Personally, I don’t like E10/E20 which is 91 octane mix.

[@shub.s]

@@praveen8 ok so by the time all old fuel will be completely out and only XP will remain ?

[@praveen8]

Yes of course, also cb engine is clearly designed for 92-96octane, below that riding performance clearly degrades.

[@shub.s]

thankx man for clearing my doubts. And u also have CB350 RS i guess u mentioned which Year ? Im also having April 2023 model. Did some changes Like NGK Iridium Spark Plug @@praveen8

[@tejaspadhye]

During your TWO schools days, do you use regular 91 octane for your R6 or Tuono or something else?

[@shu_mar]

Not sure. 😂

[@rohanverma7366]

hey, can you help me with the setup of suspension when i should use stiff and when soft?

[@udaypremji]

Thanks, I wanted to know how about system G, I have 2016, kuv100, petrol 37k , km on odo, kindly throw some light on this. It might be helpful. 🙏🏻

[@callsigncrusader9877]

Sir , I have the same kind of curiosity Is system G is good enough, share your opinion

[@daanishmittal2640]

Which fuel should I use in my 2023 Verna 1.5 turbo petrol?

[@dineshshelar3188]

So it can be done when we service our vehicle at every 10000 km as the service only cleans the oil and filters, but the fuel with additives will also clean the fuel lines and injectors

[@rakeshmohanty8565]

Once a year of 6months is good to go

[@avinashsahu338]

How do one maintain the tank and how do one ensure clean fuel goes to the tank

[@sravanbendi8012]

PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON E10 AND E 85 FUELS WE WOULD LOVE THAT JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER SIMPLIFIED EPISODES!!!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Soon.

[@sravanbendi8012]

Thank you som much 😃

[@prathameshpimputkar]

Should i use hp power in my gixxer 250? Or power diesel in my scorpio? Didn't find answer to this in my manuals can you please help.

[@aamir.khan.1991]

Question : the 390 series in ktm run a compression ratio of 12.4:1. The Indian app suggests that superleaded RON 91 is okay. User manual used internationally suggests RON95. Why the difference? Are we getting a more relaxed engine? Or is bajaj just accepting that ron95 is not widely available. Let's just roll with Ron91.

[@harshaakkireddy]

Had the same doubt.. Hope PD replies to this question

[@irshadmuhammed7270]

Definitley go for xp95

[@radhamanohar2307]

Things I known after watching this video(when used power fuel) 1: cleaner engine( reduced carbon deposits 2: Cleaner inline fuel system 3: Reduced stress on Spark plug

[@sachinhonnal2226]

Does economy or performance get affected from different company fuels. Say HP, Indian oil or essar. Coz i do fill in these co. Bunks . Or should I fix it to one of these abv

[@shu_mar]

Generally, my exprience is that private cos have slightly cleaner fuels.

[@purushottamshastry9906]

Sometimes the engine gets aired and the bike won't starts why was that happen could you guys simplified it .... appreciate your work..a lot

[@shu_mar]

Can do!

[@rohantalukdar4293]

Can you discuss on how to keep vehicles if going for a very long out of station trip

[@syedhassanraja649]

Hi great video I have a question here what’s the base octane of fuel we get in pump and how can we be sure of it

[@osamaaijaz4055]

Exactly! Even if petrol stated 95 octane. I am sure it's in the range 90-93 octane definitely not as per specification in India.

[@nitinkashyap6159]

base fuel is 91. XP95 is 95 octane and XP100 is 100 octane at Indian Oil

[@nitinkashyap6159]

@@osamaaijaz4055 You can ask for test report at pumps or by emailing oil marketing companies. They have test laboratories and they can show exactly what is the octane and cetane number in case of diesel

[@syedhassanraja649]

@@nitinkashyap6159 is it minimum we get at regular pumps and how can we be sure about it considering the issues of pumps

[@nitinkashyap6159]

@@syedhassanraja649 yes it is minimum. I can tell surely about indian oil as I work here. Earlier there used to be the case of mixing and adulteration but now it doesn't happen as everything is digitalised. If some pump owner tries to mix some other product in tank, their nozzle gets locked.

[@adityakoley6800]

This is a great thing I have a question I have seen many people put 2t oil in their 4 stroke engine what are the adverse affects of using 2t oil with petrol in 4 stroke engine.

[@saitejarampalli]

Thank You Shumi Bhai. I asked you. Last time and you delivered it. It helps. So as you said. Yes I can feel that running my Scooty (Activa 3G) with (Xp95) or (speed) Petrol. Makes it smoothly. So I'm gonna continue using them.

[@rajasekhar9840]

Super Shumi 👌 Bring in even more. We love the content on Power Drift 👍

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hit that Like button and stay tuned!

[@vishaladrathod]

Compression ratio of my Triumph Speed 400 is 12:1 so should I be using only 100 to 108 octane Petrol or the normal unleaded Petrol would work as fine?

[@RenecLewis]

Thank you so much Shumi ❤️ I wanted clarity in this. And now it's achieved. Please do make a view on E85 fuel ❤️🙌🏻 Sincerely thank you.

[@akshaydogra1810]

I have jawa 42 2.1 should I use "power " petrol or regular one?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Both are 91 Octane petrols.

[@JayKumarAsha]

Thanks for the detailed video on octane. Request you to make a video on after market Air Filters (K&N filters) especially with context to our sub-continent and multiple weather/terrain/humidity (costal vs High altitude (Himalaya's) vs interior central India (dry) vs Desert parts vs Highly polluted cities (Delhi, Bangalore etc.)) does it make any difference !!

[@musclesandmore]

Is there any issue in upgrading or downgrading the fuel octane in terms of engine wear tear or anything else?

[@BangaloreAviation]

This video is very good from a technical point, and thanks PD. But ……. where is the Octane rating OFFICIALLY stated. Even in XP95, what is the rating? Is it RON or MON or AKI? Request if anyone can please state what it is?

[@Sandeep-Datta]

Should I fill normal or XP95 premium petrol for my pulsar 150 bs6?

[@NaveenReddy-bc5sp]

Hi is it fine turning off and turning on ignition of vehicle in every signal?

[@snsn3444]

Does it effect your bike if you put normal fuel sometimes and power fuel some times

[@piyushbarahate8668]

Is changing air filter good or bad for bike/car? Does it help to increase the milage?

[@derekobs9688]

Which fuel is best for polo 1.0 tsi?

[@muzikforlife28]

Best video i have come across on octane rating and its effect on engines :)

[@lovelife8310]

How much octane is good for Honda City Petrol 2015 model?

[@SudarshanAshiya]

Is bio Diesel good for car ? Any disadvantage?

[@kunalmore5212]

What about the fact that when I fill up my BMW M340i with higher octane fuel like the XP100, there are more pops and bangs and runs smoother like you said not necessarily faster, but why the higher number of burbles?? And my car's fuel tank says Min 91 RON and Recommended 95 RON does it mean it works with both octanes? Then 95 surely must make the engine develop more power?

[@sanketjain9320]

If the engine is let's say designed for 91 octane and there is no knocking with that fuel, why does the engine still feel smoother with a 95 octane fuel?

[@smsgokul1]

R15 compression ratio is 11.6 : 1...... so does it need min 96 octane fuel?

[@shu_mar]

Nope. It’s in your manual!

[@johnydesparado123]

please do a video on all the motorcycles you own

[@theIndianclimber]

@powerdriftofficial Please guide If I can add a SERVO addon in a extra premium petrol in a Car like Creta ??

[@himanshudrawid7175]

What if the bike requires 95 ron n I use 91 Ron which available in india everywhere. What would be the effect of that on engine???

[@shu_mar]

It’ll run a little bit worse. Most modern machines have knock sensors to handle poor/low octane fuels

[@himanshudrawid7175]

@@shu_mar yes....knocking i had experienced in ghat sections.....then I have to use octon boosters.....the other theory says that high octon leave a layer on throatal body, fuel injector etc....how true is that?

[@himanshudrawid7175]

If the bike is not in use****

[@KarthikSR5]

Hi Please do cover the other video you mentioned as "discussion for another time" waiting for it 😘

[@rahulghatol47]

Very well explain 😀

[@charlyjohn9957]

People say you should not fill fuel to the brim on a motorcycle. I have a few questions ... Why? I fill fuel to the brim in my car and have been doing this for more than 15 years ... Is there a difference between car and bike? Some bike fuel tanks are slanted and of the manufacturer says it is 10 or 12 or ... Litres and if you cannot fill it to the brim does that mean that there is space at the top of the tank?

[@anindyac10]

Ethanol discussion is requested and full version. 👍🙏

[@doctordang8612]

This series Simplified is so awesome.. Kudos to the PD team.. And Shumi the Professor😁🙏Thank u Guru ji

[@gautamsohoni4408]

Do give a thought regarding Carbon cleaners (decarbonising the engine) and a video on this topic would be highly appreciated.

[@anjan89R]

Heard about BH number plates recently, can we know more on that plz

[@shu_mar]

There a video on it on the channel!

[@222Amankr]

Dominar’s compression ration is 12:1. So as per the chart I should use minimum 100 octane fuel, right ?

[@shu_mar]

In your manual. No Indian manufacturer is silly enough to require 100 octane - it’s expensive and not easily available

[@222Amankr]

@@shu_mar I love the way you explain small small bits. Thanks for addressing my question. ❤️

[@osamaaijaz4055]

Go as per your manual specified octane figures For example duke390 - 95 octane or higher is specified as per manual for optimum performance Dominar is somewhere along those lines. So any premium fuel will do

[@vibeInsights]

I am glad you started this series. Helps a lot

[@vikasshelke5544]

I control my ignition timing by adding 2 t engine oil (few drops only) .Works well with carbureted bikes and scooters of past.

[@jakgt500]

Adding 2t oil will not only choke up your exhast but also create sludge and degrade your crankcase lube oil (engine oil). 2 t oil is a cylinder lube oil, in a 4stroke engine your crankcase oil is designed to perform cylinder lubrication duties so in your case you're just screwing up your catalytic converter.

[@jakgt500]

It has no property by which it controls ignition timing. Ignition delay is purely related to octane number in petrol and cetane number in diesel.

[@bhimanagoudarpatil7357]

Request PD to please also make a podcast with regard to wheel alignment and balancing so that we get more clarity on this subject.

[@DevKulkarni]

What is XP95? Is normal IOCL fule lesser than 95 octane?

[@s.s.praveen3855]

Can you discuss about fuel maintenance in FI motorcycle?

[@rowdychaithanya7217]

Fantastic 😍 and very relatable quotation for riders on your t shirt sir and also it's perfectly synced for channel content.. happy to see you in this costume sir.

[@shu_mar]

Thanks! It’s my school’s tee

[@Soudeep_dey]

Should we use speed or power for BSVI KTM 390 OR DOMINAR 400. Service centre says we should for BSVI..

[@shivachandrakanti1228]

I have a doubt, which octane rating is good for Gixxer sf 250?

[@bhargavgogoi8997]

I think ktm bikes 390 segment have the engine compression ratio of 12.88:1 , and to my surprise this min. Octane fuel recommendations is no where to be found by the ktm. And in result to this many ktm 390 bikes engine seize below 50 thousand kms.

[@Vinay-mk4ms]

Is XP95 from indian oil ideal for small capacity BS6 turbo (1.0 or 1.2) engines that r sold in India?

[@shu_mar]

Check your manual!

[@royead]

Sir, should we use 95 Octane Petrol in 2024 Skoda Kushaq or normal 91 ?

[@PARZIVAL7k]

Do video about chain lube, chain cleaning and chain maintenance.

[@shonith91]

Good video! I have 2019 390 duke. Has a comp ratio 12.88:1, manual specifies 91 octane. Back then the base octane on petrol was 87~88. I was using 97 octane as this was the lowest octane available close to my place. In 2019 1 litre used to cost around 105rs, base petrol was 87 I guess. I have used this for 2 years now, I have tried 95 octane recently didn't feel much different from 97 octane. I am thinking of going down to 91 octane as that's what is specified in the manual.

[@itsmuunu]

What octane is the base petrol in 2023 ..?

[@shonith91]

@@itsmuunu As of now its still 91 octane. But after the RDE norms come in to play I don't know if manufacturers will change the fuel properties or not, only time will tell.

[@janardanhyperx2679]

Another day another myth get busted .shumi you are a good teacher i am learning a lot from you. How i can keep my bike in good condition for long time .🥲🥲🥲🤗🤗🤗👍.Great work .

[@qasimhaleimi]

Nice review but sometimes car manufacturer give some confusion as they say select fuel with octane number 95 for optimum performance if not available use 91 temporary so you can use both 😂❤

[@deepakkumarv.s9951]

Please do complete analysis vedio for different varieties of petrol

[@bkingkustoms8989]

Can you make a video on slipper clutch working 🙏🏼

[@vipinmane9297]

I own a Kawasaki Z900. Which fuel would you recommend ? Normal fuel or an high octane one like Power etc

[@ashdivakaran9664]

Compression ratio & ignition timing determine the required octane rating

[@nirmaldesai4504]

This Video clear about fundamentals.....Good One!

[@bhanuprakash4127]

My bike imperiale 400 recommends >92 octane and the regular petrol that's available is 91. Can I see any noticeable difference if I use 95 over 91?

[@chiragd2423]

GOI already have done price booster n hence rider burns wallet faster thn petrol combustion. Nice video shumi sir

[@MultiJunkie101]

Funny because I pay 10 rs premium for fuel here in Bengal when compared to certain other states. But damn GOI.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Haha!

[@AtulKumar-ln1cd]

Very very very very....useful information...kudos👍👍👍

[@Dibish525]

Is mixing advisible, if already a tank has some amount of a lower octane fuel, and adding a booster if and so to clean the injectors.

[@powerdriftofficial]

No problem at all.