Latest Petrol Price Update RON95, RON97 & Diesel in Malaysia

Looking at the price, RON 97 is still EXPENSIVE. So, should you ditch just RON 97? Here's something for you to consider:

1) RON 97 Doesn’t Necessarily Boost Your Engine Performance

To explain that, based on an article from the people who know about cars more than us, if your car is designed to run on RON 95, using RON 97 will not improve performance or efficiency. At most, you will experience a smoother engine experience.

This is because only cars with an engine capacity above 2,500cc require fuel with higher RON (Research Octane Number) figures to perform.  By giving the car's engine what it needs, it will help to boost the car's performance, and not because of the type of fuel itself.

2) It Won’t Give Your Car Better Mileage

It is said that RON 95 fuel is better for short distance travelling while RON 97 fuel is a better choice for long-distance travelling - THIS IS NOT TRUE. It is another misconception that some of us might have heard before. Just because RON 95 is cheaper, it doesn’t mean that the fuel quality is inferior.

According to Carreviewsncare, the amount of distance that you travel would depend on the habit of the driver rather than the type of fuel put into the petrol tank. So, if you’re a more laid-back type of driver, then your car will more likely obtain greater distances.
 

3) Your Car Doesn’t Require RON 97 Fuel

Again, RON 97 is only recommended for drivers of vehicles with a higher capacity engine. This is because the car has a higher compression ratio engine. By putting a lower grade fuel (RON 95),  pre-ignition might occur which could cause irreversible damage to your engine.

So, if you’re driving a lower compression ratio engine like the Toyota Vios or Proton Wira, then putting RON 95 petrol would suffice.
 

RON 95 or RON 97?

In short, if your vehicle’s recommended fuel requirement is RON 95, it makes more monetary sense to follow this. Why waste that extra sen for every litre? Do bear in mind that using a higher-octane fuel may not necessarily be the best for your engine, nor does it guarantee better performance.
 

How do you know what your car needs? The best way is to check your service manual to see which fuel type is recommended by your car manufacturer. It can also be found on stickers on the fuel filler lid or the door sill.
 

Or, Would You Consider a Diesel Car?

Surprisingly, in a recent survey of Malaysians carried out by Palindrome Communications, 60% of respondents said that they found it more economical to have a diesel car in Malaysia. The remaining 40% said that a petrol car was more economical. 

Diesel automobiles, according to MyTukar, are significantly less expensive and more powerful than electric and hybrid vehicles. Not only that, but they can also have superior fuel efficiency than petrol vehicles.

So, if you really want to 'berjimat', maybe y'alls can consider diesel cars?
 

Now that you’ve read this far, don’t forget to share this post with your family and friends so that they can make the best decision too.

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Till then, drive safe!
 

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