Does the Defender Require Premium Gas?

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Whether you choose the 2024 Defender 90, 2024 Defender 110 or Defender 130, you have the opportunity to bring a truly impressive engine to Huntington roads and beyond. Because the Defender engine options are so powerful, though, drivers need to make sure their luxury vehicle gets the proper fuel. 

Land Rover Huntington highly recommends using premium gas for your Defender, as using standard, unleaded gas may result in the following issues:

• Engine knocking
• Engine pinging
• Decreases in fuel economy
• Decreases in power and overall performance

Why Do I Need Premium Gas?

Certain vehicles need premium gas due to the high-performance and high-compression nature of the engine. In order to determine what type of gas your vehicle needs, you need to know the octane rating.

The octane rating is a standard measure of fuel performance that rates the compression a fuel can take before it ignites, with higher-octane fuels taking a higher compression, which in turn brings an increased level of performance. When utilizing a high-performance engine, an octane fuel rating of 91-94 is generally what's required, while lower octane fuel usually has a rating of 87. Considering the heights the Defender is capable of reaching, it's imperative that the luxury SUV is properly fueled to get there. 

In addition to using the right type of fuel, we strongly suggest you bring your Defender in for routine maintenance at our Huntington service center. Our certified technicians can help keep vital aspects of your vehicle, including the engine, in the best condition possible.

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If you're interested in experiencing the mind-blowing performance of a 2024 Defender engine, schedule a test drive in Huntington with us today. If you have any questions about the Defender, its spaciousness or off-road capability, you're welcome to contact us online at Land Rover Huntington.

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