Should CRV Use 92 or 95 Octane Gasoline?
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Honda CRV uses 92 octane gasoline. Below is relevant information: 1. Gasoline Quality: Gasoline is produced and sold by octane rating, which is specified by national gasoline product standards and relates to different standards. For China (V), the ratings are 89, 92, 95 (with 98 included in the appendix). Gasoline grades are classified by octane number. 2. Reducing Fuel Consumption: The most cost-effective method to reduce fuel consumption is to increase the engine's compression ratio. Increasing the compression ratio involves altering the piston stroke—the more the air-fuel mixture is compressed, the greater the combustion reaction and the more complete the combustion.
Should the Honda CR-V use 92 or 95 octane fuel? Based on my observations, most owners find 92 octane sufficient. The fuel filler cap usually recommends 92 octane or higher. Turbocharged engines actually have an adaptive system, allowing stable operation even with 92 octane. Unless you have specific needs, such as frequently climbing steep slopes or driving on mountain roads, using 95 octane can improve knock suppression. But for daily commuting, 92 octane is perfectly fine—it's economical and cost-effective. Also, be cautious not to compromise quality at small gas stations; poor-quality fuel, even 95 octane, can harm your engine. Trustworthy brands' 92 octane is completely reliable.
As a CRV owner for 6 years, I've always used 92-octane fuel. This car's engine was originally designed for 92-octane, and the official manual clearly states that 92-octane or higher can be used. 95-octane costs a few cents more per liter, which adds up to several hundred yuan more per year for 10,000 kilometers of driving. Although higher-octane gasoline has slightly better anti-knock properties, the CRV comes with a knock sensor that automatically adjusts ignition timing, making it completely unnecessary to spend extra on 95-octane under normal driving conditions. The situation might be different for long-term driving in high-altitude areas, but for city commuting, 92-octane is more than sufficient and offers better value for money.
