What happens if you put 92 octane gasoline in a car that requires 95 octane?
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Putting 92 octane gasoline in a car that requires 95 octane will: 1. Damage the engine, spark plugs, and ignition system; 2. Shorten the engine's service life. Gasoline is a volatile, flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid distilled or cracked from petroleum. At room temperature, it appears as a colorless to pale yellow mobile liquid that is difficult to dissolve in water. Mixing different octane grades can lead to incomplete combustion, carbon deposits, and reduced engine lifespan. Gasoline grades are classified by octane rating, which represents the anti-knock performance ratio compared to standard gasoline. Higher octane numbers indicate stronger anti-knock properties, but higher grades aren't necessarily better. The appropriate gasoline grade should be selected based on the engine's compression ratio.