What Octane Gasoline Should a Camry Use?
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The Camry is equipped with a naturally aspirated engine across all models, so it is recommended to use 92-octane gasoline. When refueling, always follow the fuel grade specified for your vehicle, which is typically indicated on the inside of the fuel tank cap. Generally, family cars with naturally aspirated engines can use 92-octane gasoline, while those with turbocharged engines require 95-octane gasoline. Additionally, some high-performance vehicles may need 98-octane gasoline. Different octane ratings correspond to different levels of octane values—higher octane gasoline has higher octane values, which means better stability. Some engines require higher-octane gasoline to prevent knocking, an abnormal combustion phenomenon that can lead to severe engine damage, such as piston cracking or connecting rod deformation. The octane rating of gasoline is not directly related to its quality; higher octane does not mean higher purity. Since the Camry uses a naturally aspirated engine, the manufacturer recommends 92-octane fuel, and it is unnecessary to use higher-octane gasoline. While using 95-octane gasoline in a car designed for 92-octane will not cause harm, it also won’t improve performance. The engine is optimized for 92-octane, meaning its anti-knock properties are sufficient. Higher-octane fuel has both advantages and disadvantages: it resists knocking better but burns slower, potentially increasing the engine’s compression ratio, reducing power, and raising temperatures.
