With its launch in Saudi Arabia.. What is 98 gasoline and what is the most suitable fuel for your car?
While the Saudi markets are preparing to launch 98 gasoline at gas stations during the month of January, the Permanent Executive Committee of Service Centers and Gas Stations clarified (Automotive fuel has a high octane number of 98. Although it contains the same basic chemical components as other types of gasoline, the difference lies in the ratios of these components, which results in a higher resistance to combustion under pressure.
This fuel is specially designed for sports engines and high-performance cars that operate under high internal pressure, whether due to the design of the engine or the use of advanced compression boost systems.
What is the octane number?
Octane is a measure Standard refers to the ability of the fuel to resist premature ignition within the engine combustion chamber. High helps ensure smoother engine performance by reducing knocking, vibrations, and irregular combustion that may occur under high pressure. Simply put, the higher the pressure inside the combustion chamber, the higher the octane number required for stable operation.
Why is the number 98 important?
The number 98 represents the research octane number (RON) of the fuel, which reflects the extent to which gasoline resists self-ignition when exposed to high pressure during combustion.
Saudi Arabia, along with most countries in the world, uses the RON system to classify gasoline, while some other countries rely on alternative measurement methods, which may produce numbers Octane is four to five points lower than the RON scale.
Is 98 gasoline suitable for all vehicles?
Confirmed "Saudi fuel" 98 gasoline is not designed for all types of engines. It is recommended to use it only for vehicles designed to operate at high pressure levels, either due to their mechanical design or the use of a turbocharging system or similar systems.
She indicated that using fuel with a higher octane number than required does not automatically improve the performance of standard engines, directing vehicle owners to refer to the vehicle owner’s manual or contact the authorized dealer to determine the most appropriate type of fuel.
What is the best fuel?
She explained. "Saudi fuel" There is no gasoline product "better" Absolutely, and that each type of fuel is specifically designed to suit the engine requirements, taking into account the balance between performance, efficiency and operating costs.
Gasoline 91
is suitable for most engines operating at low to medium compression, and provides a good balance between performance and operating costs.
Gasoline 95
is intended for engines with medium to high compression, including some engines equipped with medium compression boost systems.
Gasoline 98
Intended for engines that operate at high internal pressure, whether due to engine design or the use of high-compression boost systems, as these engines require fuel with a high octane rating to avoid premature spontaneous combustion.
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