Rossiyskaya Gazeta

“regular use of lower-grade petrol can increase the pressure on the fuel injector, spark plugs, oxygen sensors, the catalytic converter and soot filter. Euro 2 won't kill an engine on one re-fuelling. But it sharply reduces the margin of safety.”

Rossiyskaya Gazeta · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

The government newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta warned of the mechanical risks of using lower-grade fuel.