What Type Of Gas Does My Lexus NX Need?
When it is time to fill up your vehicle’s tank, making sure you choose the right gas is a way of ensuring your vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently while on the road. If you currently drive a 2022 Lexus NX, the luxury SUV requires premium gas with an octane rating of 91 or higher.
When your Lexus SUV is fueled with correct gas, not only are you sustaining its superior engine, but also allows you to reach your destination with ease. Here at Lexus of Bridgewater, we explain the importance of pumping premium gas into your Lexus NX.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREMIUM AND REGULAR GAS?
The main difference between premium and regular gas is their octane levels and how they affect your vehicle’s engine. Regular gas is rated at 87 octanes which are standard for most vehicles. Premium gas is often rated higher at 91 or 93 and maybe also labeled as “ultra” or “super-premium” gas.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I PUT REGULAR GAS IN A VEHICLE THAT REQUIRES PREMIUM GAS?
Using lower octane fuel in a vehicle that requires premium gas could cause internal damage, especially within a luxury vehicle like the Lexus NX. Some issues you may start experiencing include:
- Reduction in fuel economy
- Decreased power performance
- High-pitched pinging or rattling noise
In more serious cases where you continually use lower octane fuel in your premium fuel-required engine, combustion produced from this error can cause over-heating and irreversible damage to your engine.
Our Lexus service center is here to provide you with any and all repairs, inspections, or replacements for the Lexus NX engine.
DO LEXUS NX HYBRID CARS REQUIRE PREMIUM GAS?
SHOP NEW LEXUS NX NEAR WESTFIELD
If you are shopping for a Lexus SUV, we welcome you to our Lexus dealership near Westfield, NJ to shop our inventory of Lexus NX models. With various trim levels as well, we are sure to help you find the one right for you.
Please feel free to contact our team with any questions or more information. Serving Bridgewater Township, Whippany, and Westfield areas and all of central New Jersey, we are more than happy to assist you!
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