What octane gasoline should be used for a 2013 RAV4 Rongfang?
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13-year-old RAV4 Rongfang should use 92-octane gasoline. The following is a related introduction to the 2013 2.0L manual two-wheel-drive urban version RAV4 Rongfang: 1. Power system: equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder 6ZR-FE engine, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. 2. Body dimensions: length, width, and height are 4570mm, 1845mm, and 1670mm respectively. The wheelbase is 2660mm. 3. Chassis: the drive mode is front-wheel drive, the front suspension is MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is double-wishbone independent suspension.
I remember my 2013 RAV4 had a label inside the fuel cap clearly stating to use 92-octane gasoline. For ten years, I religiously filled it with 92, and the engine never gave me any trouble. Once when traveling out of town, only 95 was available - I noticed no power improvement, just a quicker drain on my wallet. The manual explicitly states this 2.0L naturally aspirated engine with a 10.5:1 compression ratio runs perfectly on 92. Those recommending higher octane are mostly gas stations trying to upsell. But never compromise with 89-octane - potential engine knocking could cost far more than any fuel savings. Always choose reputable brands like Sinopec for better fuel quality assurance.