Should the Murano use 92 or 95 octane fuel?
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The Murano is designated to use 92 octane gasoline. The relevant explanations are as follows: Introduction: It can prevent knocking phenomena in the engine. Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. The higher the grade, the higher the octane rating, and the better the anti-knock performance of the gasoline. During the storage, transportation, and loading/unloading of automotive gasoline, strict fire prevention, explosion prevention, and anti-static measures should be followed as per regulations. Interior: The Murano pays great attention to details. The cabin is spacious and layered, while the interior enhances the three-dimensional sense of space. In terms of material selection, the car extensively uses wood grain patterns. The white interior is paired with decorative panels of very similar colors, creating an overall effect that is simple, elegant, and quite luxurious.
I run an auto repair shop and often get asked about fueling the Murano. Nissan vehicles generally recommend 92 octane gasoline, and the Murano is no exception. Its engine compression ratio is designed for 92 octane - using 95 octane actually increases carbon buildup risk with no benefit. The manual clearly states to use 92 octane and suggests regular fuel system maintenance. From practical experience, using wrong octane usually happens when owners mistakenly believe higher octane is better. But the Murano isn't a performance car - 95 octane costs significantly more. It's wiser to spend those savings on proper maintenance like spark plug replacement or throttle body cleaning. Safety-wise, wrong octane may cause minor idle instability but has minimal impact. Bottom line: 92 octane is economical and reliable - no need to overcomplicate it.
