Should Honda Civic 1.5T use 92 or 95 octane gasoline?
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Honda Civic 1.5T can use both 92 and 95 octane gasoline. The Honda Civic 1.5T is equipped with Honda's new Earth Dreams series turbocharged engine with a compression ratio of 10.3, so 92 octane gasoline is sufficient. However, using 95 octane gasoline will result in smoother power delivery. The Honda Civic offers multiple models to cater to consumers' preferences in different countries, including three-door hatchback, hardtop coupe, hybrid version, and five-door sedan. In terms of body dimensions, the Civic measures 4649mm in length, 1800mm in width, 1416mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2700mm.
I've been driving my Honda Civic 1.5T for almost three years and have figured out the refueling routine. The manual recommends gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or above, and 92 fits the bill perfectly—it's economical and hassle-free. Using 92 for my daily commute is no problem; the engine runs smoothly, and the fuel consumption stays stable at around 7 liters per 100 km. For long trips or uphill driving, 95 might offer slightly better power response, but in the city, there's hardly any difference. During regular maintenance, I asked a technician, who confirmed that long-term use of 92 won't harm the engine and emphasized avoiding lower-octane fuel to prevent knocking and part damage. The money saved is better spent on oil changes, and I think new car owners should start with 92 as recommended by the manual instead of blindly opting for higher octane and overspending.
