The type of fuel is something that you must know, so you don't mistakenly fill your vehicle with the wrong fuel. In Indonesia, there are many types of fuel. Some can be used for vehicles, while others cannot.

In this article, we will inform you about the many types of fuel. Curious? Let's take a look below!

Gasoline

This is the most popular type of fuel among the Indonesian public. This type of fuel is suitable for cars with combustion or ignition systems. Gasoline itself is further divided into several types, namely:

• Pertamax, is gasoline intended for cars that are suitable for high-octane fuel.
• Pertamax Plus, is gasoline aimed at high-tech cars.
• Premium, is gasoline characterized by its yellow color, and is suitable for gasoline-powered vehicles, such as motorcycles, cars, and outboard motors.

Diesel Fuel

This fuel, also known as High Speed Diesel (HSD), is intended for diesel-based cars. This fuel is also commonly used for industrial engines and public transportation. 

Kerosene

Although not used for any type of vehicle, this fuel still falls into the category of fuel. As is known, this fuel is commonly used for household purposes and small businesses, such as cooking and lighting fuel.

Fuel Oil

This type of fuel is a residue fuel characterized by its black color. Like kerosene, this type of fuel is not intended for vehicles. However, it is used as fuel in steam power stations. This type of fuel has a fairly high viscosity.

Diesel Oil

As the name suggests, this type of fuel is suitable for diesel engine vehicles. The characteristic of this fuel is its black color and somewhat thin or liquid form. This fuel is produced from the distillation process of oil.

Biodiesel

This one is an alternative to diesel oil. Unlike diesel, this fuel is made from renewable resources, such as animal fats or vegetable oils.

Pertamina Dex

From its name alone, it is clear that this fuel is originally made by Pertamina. This fuel contains sulfur below 300 ppm and has met EURO 2 exhaust gas emission standards.

This fuel is very suitable for cars with a Diesel Common Rail System engine. Pertamina Dex is believed to produce great power while being efficient and economical.

Aviation Turbine (Avtur)

This fuel is specifically used for airplanes, especially those with external combustion engines or turbine engines. Avtur is made from fractions of petroleum.

Aviation Gas (Avgas)

Like avtur, this fuel is also specifically used for airplanes. The type of aircraft suitable for this type of fuel is those with internal combustion engines.

This type of fuel is also suitable for aircraft with piston engines based on ignition systems. Like avtur, this fuel is also made from fractions of petroleum.

The type of fuel is something that you must know, so you don't mistakenly fill your vehicle with the wrong fuel. In Indonesia, there are many types of fuel. Some can be used for vehicles, while others cannot.

All types of fuel have been conveyed above. Hopefully, you won't choose the wrong fuel for your vehicle after knowing all the types of fuel mentioned above.

Read also: 5 Things You Should Not Do When Filling Fuel 

Author: Anggie Warsito