What grade of gasoline should the Tank 300 use?
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The Tank 300 requires 92-octane gasoline, which is the recommended grade specified in the vehicle's official user manual. In addition to checking the appropriate gasoline grade in the user manual, you can also find it indicated on the fuel tank cap. Long-term use of the wrong gasoline grade can have the following effects: Using a higher octane gasoline in a vehicle designed for lower octane will not cause damage, but the increase in octane rating can alter the fuel's ignition point, leading to delayed combustion in the engine. This results in reduced engine power and thermal efficiency, with the practical effect being poorer performance. Using a lower octane gasoline in a vehicle designed for higher octane can cause engine knocking. This occurs because the significantly lower octane rating reduces the fuel's ignition point, causing it to ignite prematurely during the compression stroke. If the fuel ignites before the spark plug fires, it creates resistance during the upward stroke. This resistance makes the engine run very unevenly. If the knocking is mild, it may only increase noise without significant engine damage. However, if the knocking is severe, it indicates serious engine conditions. The vibrations not only affect driving stability but can also cause abnormal wear on the pistons and cylinders, and in severe cases, lead to cylinder scoring.
