Hubby's job is dealing with automobile. Yesterday, after reading my blog he suggested why not writing something informative. Reluctant at first since he gave me a hard topic. After a moment decision I took at as I don't have any topic to say yet otherwise I'll go mumbling. Looking at the issue as BIG as I decided to google for it. Sounds boring but useful and informative. I got some for the reference. Check from this Ron 95 and Ron 97 for Malaysian drivers
This RON 97 is common use for majority of our cars.At the same time, another new petrol grade will be introduced which is RON 95 (with cheaper price, RM1.75/liter).
RON–> Research Octane Number
Wiki notes:
Octane rating of a spark ignition engine fuel is the detonation resistance (anti-knock rating) compared to a mixture of iso-octane (2,2,4-trimethylpentane, an isomer of octane) and n-heptane. By definition, iso-octane is assigned an octane rating of 100, and heptane is assigned an octane rating of zero. An 87-octane gasoline, for example, possesses the same anti-knock rating of a mixture of 87% (by volume) iso-octane, and 13% (by volume) n-heptane. This does not mean, however, that the gasoline actually contains these hydrocarbons in these actual proportions. It simply means that it has the same detonation resistance properties as the described ’standard’ defined mixture.
Octane number refers to the gasoline ability to withstand auto ignition inside the engine. Simply said, RON97 is harder to ignite compared to RON95.
I believe some of us might switch from RON97 to RON95 due to the cheaper price.BUT, you are advised to check out your vehicle fuel requirement, to ensure compatibility and usability.
The effect of using lower RON then the requirement: KNOCKING ( poor performance of your vehicle)
There are 3 ways to check:-
1. From your vehicle guide book.
2. Min Octane Number Rating at the back of the fuel lid cover
3. Ask the car manufacturer.
RON–> Research Octane Number
Wiki notes:
Octane rating of a spark ignition engine fuel is the detonation resistance (anti-knock rating) compared to a mixture of iso-octane (2,2,4-trimethylpentane, an isomer of octane) and n-heptane. By definition, iso-octane is assigned an octane rating of 100, and heptane is assigned an octane rating of zero. An 87-octane gasoline, for example, possesses the same anti-knock rating of a mixture of 87% (by volume) iso-octane, and 13% (by volume) n-heptane. This does not mean, however, that the gasoline actually contains these hydrocarbons in these actual proportions. It simply means that it has the same detonation resistance properties as the described ’standard’ defined mixture.
Octane number refers to the gasoline ability to withstand auto ignition inside the engine. Simply said, RON97 is harder to ignite compared to RON95.
I believe some of us might switch from RON97 to RON95 due to the cheaper price.BUT, you are advised to check out your vehicle fuel requirement, to ensure compatibility and usability.
The effect of using lower RON then the requirement: KNOCKING ( poor performance of your vehicle)
There are 3 ways to check:-
1. From your vehicle guide book.
2. Min Octane Number Rating at the back of the fuel lid cover
3. Ask the car manufacturer.
5 comments:
Hi Dawn, for a moment thought you talking about a boyfriend named 'Ron', ha ha.
Then, ooops! Saw 'hubby' mentioned.
Nice of him give you ideas.
You seem well versed about cars? Outstanding!
Good tips there.
You have a nice day and keep a song in your heart, Lee.
Thanks Uncle Lee... it's my hubby who thought about all these
Yup, I read this before. Malaysia going el-backwardo when most of the FIRST WORLD countries are moving forward. Coupled with the racial nonsense, this is 1Malang-sia! :-D
Gallivanter... don't be too upset..
hello gallivanter..
i feel so offended with your comment. ure saying our country "malang"? u shud ask yourself where were u born and raised, without any wars and whatnot unlike others. if u dont like malaysia so much, pls consider migrating into other "first world" country. i know u cant afford to that so pls dont look down on your OWN country. im sure u wouldnt wanna live in China or India.
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