Beyond the Paint: Why "Premium" Fuel is Part of a Complete Detail
Beyond the Paint: Why "Premium" Fuel is Part of a Complete Detail
As a professional detailer, I spend my days obsessing over the exterior of your car—the depth of the gloss, the clarity of the ceramic coating, and the surgical removal of every speck of dust. But I often tell my clients: a truly clean car starts where you can’t see it.
One of the most common questions I get while working on a car is whether "Premium" fuel (like BP Ultimate 98) is worth the extra 20 cents a litre. From a detailing and maintenance perspective, the answer isn’t just about horsepower—it’s about longevity.
1. Cleaning from the Inside Out
Just like iron fallout builds up on your paint, carbon deposits build up on your engine’s fuel injectors and intake valves. Premium fuels contain advanced detergents designed to "wash" these parts as you drive. Using a high-quality 98 octane fuel is essentially like giving your engine an internal "mini-detail" every time you hit the road.
2. Efficiency Meets Aesthetics
A car that runs rough or vibrates due to poor fuel quality can actually cause unnecessary wear on interior trim pieces over time. When your engine runs smoothly—which 98 octane helps achieve by preventing "knock"—the whole driving experience feels more refined. A smooth-running car feels just as good as a freshly waxed one.
3. Protecting Your Investment
If you’re investing in a Stage 2 Paint Correction or a 5-year Ceramic Coating, you clearly value your vehicle. Using a premium fuel is the mechanical equivalent of using a high-quality pH-neutral soap; it’s about using the best products to ensure the machine lasts as long as possible.
The Bottom Line:
While 91 RON will get you from A to B, premium fuels like BP Ultimate keep the heart of your car as clean as the bodywork I’ve just polished. If you want your car to feel brand new, you have to treat it right, both inside and out.
Is your car’s exterior looking a bit tired?
Whether you’re running 91 or 98, your paint deserves to shine.
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