Can the Odyssey Hybrid Use 92 Octane Gasoline?
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Honda Odyssey can use gasoline with an octane rating of 92 or higher. Gasoline Octane Rating: Gasoline octane rating is the ratio of the actual gasoline's anti-knock performance to that of standard gasoline. The higher the octane rating, the stronger the anti-knock performance. Standard gasoline is composed of isooctane and n-heptane. Higher octane rating does not necessarily mean better; the appropriate gasoline octane rating should be selected based on the engine's compression ratio. 92 Octane Gasoline: 92 octane gasoline has an octane value of 92 and a n-heptane content of 8, making it suitable for mid-range vehicles (with lower compression ratios). On December 18, 2013, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine and the Standardization Administration of China jointly issued the fifth-stage national standard for automotive gasoline — 'Automotive Gasoline' (GB17930—2013, replacing GB17930—2011).
I think the Odyssey hybrid can handle 92-octane gasoline without any issues. I've been driving this model for several years and always used regular 92-octane fuel. The engine runs smoothly with no knocking or power loss problems. The hybrid system itself is quite intelligent, with the battery taking on much of the load, so it can easily cope with lower-octane fuel. Just make sure not to go for cheap gas at small, unreliable stations—always choose reputable ones to ensure clean fuel and prevent carbon buildup. Also, check the engine light monthly; if it comes on, visit a service center to scan for trouble codes to confirm everything's normal. Developing this habit is very helpful for vehicle maintenance.
