Should the Asian Lion use 92 or 95 octane gasoline?
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The Asian Lion uses 92 octane gasoline. Difference between 92 and 95 octane gasoline: Gasoline is a volatile, flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid derived from petroleum through distillation, cracking, or pyrolysis, used as fuel, appearing as a transparent liquid. 92 octane gasoline consists of 92% isooctane and 8% n-heptane; 95 octane gasoline consists of 95% isooctane and 5% n-heptane. The main difference lies in the purity of isooctane—the higher the purity, the stronger the gasoline's anti-knock performance. Consequences of mixing the two types of gasoline: Mixing the two types of gasoline will lower the isooctane index, failing to meet the engine's anti-knock requirements. This can easily cause engine knocking, produce more carbon deposits, and rapidly damage the spark plugs, ultimately leading to engine failure.
I've been fueling my Asian Lion with 92-octane gasoline for almost three years now without any issues. Actually, many car owners often ask what octane rating they should use - the key is to check the vehicle's manual. The Asian Lion's compression ratio is designed specifically for 92-octane fuel, and the manufacturer clearly states 92 as the minimum requirement, so there's absolutely no need to use 95-octane. While people often assume 95-octane is superior, gasoline ratings only indicate octane levels and have nothing to do with fuel purity. When the fuel cap clearly states '92 or above' is sufficient, why waste money unnecessarily? Switching to 95-octane would cost at least an extra thousand yuan annually - completely unnecessary for regular family use. The most practical approach is sticking with standard 92-octane from reputable gas stations.