What do you consider most when you need to fill up your vehicle? Recommendations from friends? Service and customer service? Price? The name of the gas station? It is quite possible that more than one of these options will be decisive for your choice. But what about the quality of the fuel you choose? Have you ever stopped to think about it? Do you know how to identify whether the fuel is really of good quality or not? Well, it was with these questions in mind that we have separated valuable tips on the main points for you to know how to identify whether the fuel you choose is of good quality or not. Firstly, a fuel is defined as 'poor quality' when it does not meet the specifications required by the ANP (National Petroleum Agency). The adulteration of fuels in Brazil, such as gasoline, diesel and ethanol, has the following characteristics: the combination of ethanol, in addition to the 27% required by law, or the insertion of solvents and methanol in the composition of the product. However, it is important to emphasize that poor storage and handling conditions cause the fuel to lose the appropriate specifications for its good performance. Every car needs good quality fuel with a good octane rating. If this octane rating is the value that the engine needs to burn for its performance, it is good for the driver to know what is recommended for his engine. Some cars even need specific fuel and putting bad fuel in the car can cause the car to stall because there will be more air in the combustion chamber. This happens with bad fuel. For diesel, the APN recommends avoiding an abundance of water, so that oxidation and the appearance of microorganisms do not occur in the composition. But does adulterated fuel really damage my vehicle? We can say that it does, and the damage is extensive. Here we provide proof, just look! Fuels from bad sources cause the following damage to your vehicle: contamination of the lubricating oil, formation of deposits in the engine, increased emissions and consumption, damage to the catalytic converter system, clogging of the injector nozzles and carbonization of the spark plugs. What about Methanol? What are the risks? Mixing methanol with ethanol or gasoline is considered one of the most serious and dangerous adulterations. Furthermore, using methanol as fuel in Brazil is prohibited by law, since it has a high toxic content. Methanol is defined as an input, rather than a fuel. But what now? How can you avoid buying adulterated fuels and only buy reliable ones? Here are some tips on how you can proceed: 1. We recommend that you only go to reputable and well-known gas stations. Be wary of unknown brands. 2. Beware of the illusion of a price that is too low; always be suspicious! If the price is much lower than other recognized brands on the market, avoid it. 3. When you fill up, always ask for the receipt. Because with it, you will be able to prove where the fuel came from if necessary. And, in the event of compromising cases of irregularities, you will have the proof in hand. Be careful! 4. But, did you only notice later that something in your vehicle is strange and suspect that it was filled with adulterated fuel? Don't worry, you have somewhere to turn. If this happens, you can contact a state Procon directly and even the ANP (National Petroleum Agency). In the second case, click here! The issue of adulterated fuel must always be on our radar, since it involves issues regarding the proper functioning of vehicles, as well as health and pollution. So, let's take precautions and always choose the safest and most viable options. Your pocket and your car will thank you. In some cases, cars that only run on alcohol have to remove all the remaining fuel from the tank, which is contaminated with water. ✅ River Auto Peças e Auto Center: ???? Av. Cel. Joaquim de Oliveira Prata, 574/630. ???? (34) 2103-0800. ???? https://instagr.am/riverautopecas​ ???? https://fb.me/riverautocenter​ ???? https://www.riverautopecas.com.br