BMW 1 Series: Should I Use 92 or 95 Octane Gasoline?

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RafaelAnn
07/29/25 9:52am
According to the official vehicle manual recommendation, the BMW 1 Series should use 95 octane gasoline. In addition to checking the appropriate gasoline grade in the vehicle manual, you can also find this information on the fuel tank cap, which is usually labeled. Typically, the gasoline grade can also be determined based on the engine's compression ratio. Vehicles with an engine compression ratio between 8.6-9.9 should use 92 octane gasoline, while those with a compression ratio between 10.0-11.5 should use 95 octane gasoline. However, with the application of new technologies, the compression ratio alone cannot determine the appropriate gasoline grade. Even high-compression engines can be tuned to use lower-octane gasoline. This is because, apart from the compression ratio, other factors such as ignition timing, turbocharging technology, and Atkinson cycle technology also play a role. Generally, the higher the gasoline octane number, the higher the octane value and the better the anti-knock performance. 92 octane gasoline contains 92% isooctane and 8% n-heptane, while 95 octane gasoline contains 95% isooctane and 5% n-heptane. If you occasionally use the wrong gasoline grade in your BMW 1 Series, simply switch back to the correct grade after the current tank is used up. However, prolonged use of the wrong gasoline grade can have the following effects: For vehicles designed for lower octane gasoline, using a higher octane grade will not cause damage, but the increased octane value may alter the fuel's ignition point, leading to delayed combustion in the engine. This can reduce the engine's power output and thermal efficiency, resulting in poorer performance. For vehicles designed for higher octane gasoline, using a lower octane grade can cause engine knocking. Due to the significantly lower octane value, the gasoline's ignition point decreases, causing premature ignition during the compression stroke. If combustion occurs before the spark plug fires, resistance will develop during the upward stroke. This resistance can make the engine run very unevenly. If the knocking is mild, it may only increase noise without noticeable engine damage. However, if severe knocking occurs, it indicates serious engine conditions, affecting not only driving stability but also causing abnormal wear on pistons and cylinders, and in severe cases, cylinder scoring.
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