Do T-equipped cars require 95-octane gasoline?
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T-equipped cars do not necessarily require 95-octane gasoline. Gasoline is a volatile, flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid distilled or cracked from petroleum, used as fuel with higher octane ratings. Based on octane levels, gasoline is classified into: 89, 90, 92, 93, 95, 97, and 98 octane - higher numbers indicate stronger anti-knock performance. Sulfur compounds in gasoline can cause corrosion, though it resists oxidation under normal temperature and liquid phase conditions. In engine cylinders, gasoline rapidly vaporizes to form uniform combustible mixtures with air.