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Differences among 3 fuel-rating systems

Q: Please explain the RON and AKI fuel ratings.

A: Actually, there are three antiknock indexes. Gasoline engines can be prone to igniting the air/fuel mixture prematurely, whether it’s due to too much ignition advance, too much compression or a lean-burn condition. This premature....

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