Can I occasionally use 95 octane gasoline if my car has been using 92 octane all along?
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It is acceptable to occasionally use 95 octane gasoline if your car has been using 92 octane all along. This practice does not cause any harm to the vehicle. Gasoline with different octane ratings has varying levels of octane values. The higher the octane rating, the higher the octane value, and the better the anti-knock performance of the gasoline. Using gasoline with better anti-knock properties can reduce the likelihood of engine knocking, thereby improving engine performance. Knocking is an abnormal combustion phenomenon in the engine. During the compression stroke, the piston moves upward to compress the air-fuel mixture, increasing its pressure and temperature. If the gasoline's anti-knock performance is poor, the air-fuel mixture may ignite spontaneously before the spark plug fires, resulting in knocking. Knocking can lead to reduced engine power, increased fuel consumption, and in severe cases, damage to the engine.