How to Check if a Gas Station Has 98-Octane Gasoline?
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Gas stations may have 98-octane gasoline, but not every station carries it. You can check the availability by using the Sinopec app, which displays the types of gasoline sold at each affiliated station. If listed, it indicates the service is available. Below are some characteristics of gasoline: 1. Anti-knock Quality: The property that measures a fuel's resistance to knocking is called anti-knock quality, represented by the Research Octane Number (RON). Higher RON means better anti-knock performance. 2. Cleanliness: Gasoline often contains mechanical impurities and water. Impurities can clog fuel lines and accelerate wear, while water promotes oxidation and reacts with organic acids to form corrosive solutions. In cold temperatures, water can freeze and block fuel lines. Thus, mechanical impurities and water must be strictly controlled in automotive gasoline. 3. Stability: Gasoline's resistance to oxidation under normal temperature and liquid-phase conditions is called oxidation stability, or simply stability. 4. Volatility: Gasoline must vaporize quickly in engine cylinders to form a uniform combustible mixture with air, which is determined by its inherent volatility.
I've been driving for many years and often need to find gas stations with 98-octane fuel. The most convenient way is using mobile apps like Gaode Maps or Baidu Maps. Simply open the app and search for 'gas station'. After the list appears, click into the details to check the fuel information – many locations clearly indicate whether they offer 98-octane gasoline. It's straightforward and time-saving. If the app displays unclear information or I doubt its accuracy, I'll directly call the gas station's customer service, whose number is usually available in the app. 98-octane fuel has a higher octane rating, making it particularly beneficial for turbocharged models or high-performance engines, reducing the risk of knocking and ensuring smoother driving. For long trips, I plan refueling stops in advance using navigation tools to ensure 98-octane stations are available along the route, avoiding sudden fuel shortages on highways. Developing this habit is quite practical, saving unnecessary trips and fuel costs. I also recommend regularly updating the apps and checking user reviews for more accurate and reliable information.
