Should Porsche Use 95 or 98 Octane Gasoline?

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DiRose
07/29/25 9:29pm
Porsche recommends using 95 octane gasoline, as most of its models are equipped with turbocharged engines. Gasoline with different octane ratings has varying levels of octane numbers, with higher-rated gasoline having higher octane values. Turbocharged engines require 95 octane gasoline because they operate at higher temperatures and pressures inside the cylinders. Using lower-octane gasoline can cause engine knocking. Porsche is a world-renowned luxury car brand under Volkswagen Group, founded in Stuttgart and famous for producing high-performance sports cars. Porsche's main models include the 911, Boxster, Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, and Macan.
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