What Octane Gasoline Should a Family Sedan Use?
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Mid-range sedans with a compression ratio between 8.5-9.5 should generally use 93 octane gasoline; sedans with a compression ratio greater than 9.5 should use 97 octane. Gasoline Octane Rating: This represents the ratio of the actual gasoline's anti-knock performance to that of standard gasoline. The higher the octane rating, the stronger the anti-knock performance. Standard gasoline is composed of isooctane and n-heptane. Higher octane ratings are not necessarily better; the appropriate gasoline octane should be selected based on the engine's compression ratio. Gasoline Grade Categories: Gasoline has a high octane number (anti-knock combustion performance) and is classified into grades such as 90, 93, 95, and 97 based on the octane value. Gasoline is produced by refining various gasoline components obtained from petroleum refining, including straight-run gasoline components, catalytic cracking gasoline components, and catalytic reforming gasoline components, blended with high-octane components. It is primarily used as fuel for spark-ignition internal combustion engines in automobiles.