What to Do If a Car That Requires 95 Octane Fuel is Filled with 92 Octane?

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JaceLee
07/29/25 5:14pm
If the car is only occasionally filled with 92 octane gasoline, there will not be much impact. However, if 92 octane gasoline is used for a long time, it may cause certain damage to the car's engine, and in severe cases, it may even lead to engine failure. Below is an introduction to gasoline: 1. 95 Octane Gasoline: 95 octane gasoline is composed of 95% isooctane and 3% n-heptane. High-octane gasoline should be used when the engine has a high compression ratio. If low-octane gasoline is used in a high-compression engine, it may cause abnormal combustion, resulting in knocking, increased fuel consumption, and reduced driving power. High-compression engines can also use lower-octane gasoline, but one should not blindly choose the gasoline grade based solely on the compression ratio. Instead, follow the manufacturer's recommendations for refueling. 2. 92 Octane Gasoline: 92 octane gasoline has an octane rating of 92 and consists of 8% n-heptane, making it suitable for mid-range cars. 3. Overview: Gasoline is a volatile and flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid obtained from the distillation, cracking, or pyrolysis of petroleum.
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