Mercedes Benz W211 Community: High RON Fuel Proven More Economical

MB W211 CI is indeed routine touring to various regions. (photo: MBW211)

JAKARTA - General Chairperson of Mercedes Benz W211 CLUB Indonesia - Bekasi Chapter, FX Adhy Kristyanto admits that the use of high RON fuel oil (BBM) such as the Pertamax series, is more economical. This was proven when MBW 211 members toured various regions in Indonesia, such as Yogyakarta, Cirebon, and several other cities.

"Before the pandemic, MB W211 CI did routine tours to various regions. During this experience, we proved that quality fuel like Pertamax, is much more efficient than fuel with lower RON," said Adhy.

In every touring, all participants always fill up fuel at the meeting point. The hope is that on the trip, no members will be left behind because they have to stop at the gas station because the fuel that was earlier was running low. when all members agreed to fill BBM with Pertamax at the first meeting point. The target of the trip can be achieved according to the plan.

"All touring members succeeded in refueling together at a predetermined point, whereas previously some of us had also taken similar trips using fuel below RON 92, but indeed refueling was faster and felt more wasteful than when we refilled fuel. BBM with Pertamax Series," he said.

"Personally, I also often discuss BBM with other colleagues, besides that the workshops that usually take care of our vehicles also recommend using high-octane fuel to maintain engine performance and durability and protect the environment," said Adhy.

In that context, Adhy said that the economical side of the Pertamax series can be seen from two aspects. First, in terms of the amount of money that must be paid when buying fuel. second, in terms of engine durability. In this case, that high RON fuel does make the engine more awake and durable.

"In the long term, cars that use high RON fuel rarely fuss and don't often go to the workshop. This is different, if the vehicle uses fuel with a lower octane. From this side, it can be seen that high RON fuel is also more economical, because the maintenance costs are lower ," added Adi.

Regarding high RON fuel which is more economical, previously an automotive observer from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) Dr. Yannes Martinus Pasaribu. According to Yannes, in new vehicles with high engine compression, quality fuel like Pertamax is actually more efficient.

"In essence, the higher the octane when combined with a compatible engine, namely a high compression engine, the use of fuel can be more efficient and produce lower pollution," said Yannes.