Is it necessary to use 95-octane gasoline for the Mondeo?
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It is necessary to use 95-octane gasoline for the Mondeo. Below are the relevant details about gasoline octane ratings: 1. Density of different octane gasoline: The density varies among different octane ratings. The most common ones are 92-octane and 95-octane gasoline. The density of 92-octane gasoline is approximately 0.72g/ml, while 95-octane gasoline has a density of about 0.725g/ml, and 98-octane gasoline is around 0.737g/ml. This indicates that higher-octane gasoline tends to have greater density, primarily because gasoline is a mixture, and different octane ratings are achieved by blending various additives into base gasoline. 2. Octane rating: Higher-octane gasoline contains more additives, and these additives have a higher density than the base gasoline. Therefore, higher-octane gasoline has a greater density. It's worth noting that the octane rating primarily reflects the gasoline's anti-knock performance, not the purity of the fuel. Higher-octane gasoline offers better anti-knock performance, meaning the engine is less prone to premature combustion during operation. Additionally, the engine's compression ratio determines the required gasoline octane rating.
To be honest, you should first check your Mondeo's user manual or owner's manual. Ford usually clearly recommends the fuel grade in the manual. For example, many turbocharged Mondeo models suggest using 95-octane gasoline. Why? Because higher engine compression ratios require higher-octane fuel like 95 to prevent knocking and protect the engine from damage. If you use 92-octane instead, there might be no immediate issues, but over time, I've seen cases of engine shaking or warning lights coming on. The manual is the authority—don't ignore it. Additionally, using 95-octane fuel may improve combustion efficiency, leading to slightly better fuel economy per kilometer, which could make it more cost-effective in the long run. The easiest way to check is to download the manual from Ford China's official website by entering your car model. If 95 is recommended, just stick to it—don't risk your engine.