Can 92 octane unleaded gasoline be used if the requirement is above 92 octane?

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DerekLynn
07/30/25 5:29am
Can 92 octane unleaded gasoline be used if the requirement is above 92 octane? The following are the differences between 92 octane and 95 octane gasoline: 1. Different n-heptane content: 95 octane gasoline contains 5% n-heptane; 92 octane gasoline contains 8% n-heptane. 2. Different isooctane content: 95 octane gasoline contains 95% isooctane; 92 octane gasoline contains 92% isooctane. 3. Different anti-knock properties: Different gasoline octane ratings represent different fuel anti-knock properties. The higher the octane rating, the better the anti-knock performance. 95 octane gasoline has better anti-knock performance than 92 octane gasoline.
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