Can cheap fuel cause long-term engine problems?
In your daily driving, fuel quality may determine the “lifespan” of your engine. Many car owners have asked the same question: Will adding a tank of poor-quality fuel immediately ruin the engine? Usually not. However, long-term use of substandard fuel will absolutely cause serious and costly long-term failures. This is not alarmist. From a global perspective, fuel standards vary greatly from region to region. Understanding these differences will make you realize why the long-term health of your engine is firmly in your own hands.