Odyssey Hybrid: Should You Use 92 or 95 Octane Gasoline?

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LaCarlos
07/25/25 2:52pm
According to the official vehicle manual recommendation, the Odyssey Hybrid should use 92 octane gasoline. In addition to checking the suitable gasoline grade in the vehicle manual, you can also find it indicated on the fuel tank cap. Typically, the appropriate gasoline grade can also be determined based on the engine's compression ratio. Vehicles with an engine compression ratio between 8.6-9.9 should use 92 octane gasoline, while those with a compression ratio between 10.0-11.5 should use 95 octane gasoline. However, with the application of some new technologies, the compression ratio alone cannot determine the gasoline grade to use. High compression ratio engines can also be tuned to use lower octane gasoline. This is because, besides the compression ratio, other factors such as ignition timing, turbocharging technology, and Atkinson cycle technology also play a role. Generally, the higher the gasoline octane number, the higher the octane value and the better the anti-knock performance. 92 octane gasoline contains 92% isooctane and 8% n-heptane, while 95 octane gasoline contains 95% isooctane and 5% n-heptane. If the Odyssey Hybrid occasionally uses the wrong gasoline grade, simply switch back to the correct grade after consumption. However, long-term use of the wrong gasoline grade can have the following effects: For vehicles recommended to use lower octane gasoline, using higher octane gasoline will not cause damage, but the increase in octane value will alter the fuel's ignition point, leading to delayed combustion in the engine. This means both the engine's power output and thermal efficiency will decrease, resulting in poorer performance in practical driving experience. For vehicles recommended to use higher octane gasoline, using lower octane gasoline can cause engine knocking. Due to the significantly lower octane value, the gasoline's ignition point decreases, causing premature ignition during the compression stroke. If combustion occurs before the spark plug ignites during the compression stroke, resistance will arise during the upward stroke. This resistance makes the engine run very unstably. If the knocking is imperceptible, it only increases noise without obvious damage to the engine. However, if noticeable knocking occurs, it indicates severe engine conditions. The vibrations not only affect driving stability but also cause abnormal wear on pistons and cylinders, and in severe cases, can lead to cylinder scoring.
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