Is it necessary to use 98-octane gasoline for the Tayron?
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Tayron does not require the use of 98-octane gasoline, as the manufacturer recommends 95-octane gasoline. Below is relevant information about gasoline octane ratings: Density of different octane gasoline: The density of gasoline varies with different octane ratings. The most commonly encountered 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. Octane rating: Higher octane gasoline contains more additives, and these additives have a greater density than the base gasoline. Therefore, gasoline with a higher octane rating has a greater density.
I remember helping a friend with the owner's manual for the Tayron. Most Tayron models specify a recommendation for 95-octane gasoline. While using 98-octane isn't an issue, if the engine doesn't specifically require it, there's no need to spend extra on it. 98-octane has a higher octane rating, primarily reducing the risk of knocking and improving smoothness during high-speed acceleration. However, the Tayron's engine is designed to perform optimally with 95-octane, and there's no noticeable difference in daily driving. If you occasionally take it to the track or face particularly rough road conditions, 98-octane might offer some additional protection, but the extra cost for this premium fuel results in negligible mileage savings. I also recommend checking the manual for the specified fuel grade before each refuel to avoid being upsold at the gas station. Using a higher octane fuel unnecessarily can lead to incomplete combustion, which isn't beneficial for the engine in the long run.