Lauren Swift

Author: Lauren Swift
Lauren Swift is Senior Editor with Autotrader’s Digital Operations team, where she creates multimedia automotive content. Prior to her current role, she was a contributing writer and editor for national publications including U.S. News & World Report, USA Today Blueprint, and Consumer Affairs. Lauren began her career as a freelance writer and editor. She then transitioned into a role as a senior editor for a marketing and SEO agency, where she worked on strategic blogging and SEO campaigns. She is also a dedicated creative writer and has edited and contributed to numerous literary magazines. She’s committed to developing sharp, informative, and creative automotive content that’s for humans, by humans. In her free time, you can find her making crochet masterpieces and pretending she’s a contestant on baking competition shows. 
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Do You Need to Use Premium Gas?

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Save money by using premium gas only when your car requires it—learn what premium fuel is, when to use it, whether you can mix octanes, and how the wrong gas affects performance, fuel economy, and engine knocking.