Can pump RON 92 petrol for Latio?

[limck007]

OCBC discount is only applicable to Caltex

wow sian liao... haha .. looks like only caltex or shell for me... As these are the ones that are nearest or along the way one

[shpesft]

the panda really make me tao kongkong! 

lol... Must get business for myself mah

[Jazz]

Hi Jazz

I am sorry again. I always tell the guy to Pump the Cheapest one without seeing which is the Numeric or Alphabet

Hello iagree,
No worry, as long it petrol and able to drive the car. 

[Latiorarri]

Jazz just said whether pump 92, 95 or 98RON got no difference. 

http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php?topic=6910.260

Quote from Jazz
"Why some claimed that 92 has no power, in fact is the same, it just a mindset that 92 is cheaper therfore 1 tend to step more for power, it doesn't contribute to FC for RON ratings. Example, do you feel more energetic drinking Starbuck coffee to kopitiam coffee ?"

maybe should try it for yourself .. maybe as what Jazz say.. it's a mindset thing... but if my wife sitting as a passanger can comment.. there might be something there.. i donno..  but i'll definately use 92 again should the petrol bill shoot thru the roof. 

[SoL]

Yeah, 92 is enough. The reason pumping higher RON petrol will give you better FC may be because of the additives inside that clean your engine. So when you pump Vpower, you only pay extra for the additives. Vpower is basically RON 98.

IMHO, 92 is enough, then occasionally when wallet gets a bit fat, can pump Vpower to pamper our car. 

[clarence]

Hello iagree,
No worry, as long it petrol and able to drive the car. 

Cannot anyhow pump petrol. 

Must also ensure that the petrol pumped meets the car manufacturer's min RON requirement.

Eg. Toyota Vios minimum RON is 95.

Luckily Latio min RON is 91, so can pump 92RON. 

[Jazz]

This is my last reply to backup my response previously stating all RON rating does not contribute to FC or performance or spoil your engine. Attached is the link for your reading pleasure and knowledge, especially to the smart alec who quoted me.

http://www.torquecars.com/articles/fuel-octane-ratings.php

[clarence]

"...all RON rating does not contribute to FC or performance or spoil your engine."

With reference to the above statement, sometimes one needs to take published articles with a pinch of salt, as publications, whether on line or on paper, are all profit driven and they have their bottom line to take care of. Some articles are also "Sponsored" and are actually paid articles.

While it may be possible to feed your car a lower RON petrol than the recommended RON, doing this on a long term basis may ruin and damage your engine.

If "all RON rating does spoil your engine," does that mean Ferrari owners can safely using 92RON for their engines on a long term basis without causing any damages to the engine in the long run? Ferrrai owner manual states a minimum RON of 98 for their engines.


With regards to "...all RON rating does not contribute to FC (fuel consumption) or performance," perhaps forumers may wish to share their personal experiences?

I know that 92RON is definitely safe to use for Latio.

However, I have read about some forumers complaining that 92RON petrol is lacking in power.

Many have also been advised by Tan Chong Motors to pump at least 95RON for their Latio even though the Latio owner manual states a minimum RON of 91 for Latio.

[iagree]

Hello iagree,
No worry, as long it petrol and able to drive the car. 

Hi Jazz

Yeah, iagree :)

As long as is Unleaded can already. You see our Latio, it is  printed there near the oil tank cover, it says "Unleaded" , means? Go... unleaded can already, dun pump leaded fuel else car KO.

[iagree]

Cannot anyhow pump petrol. 

Must also ensure that the petrol pumped meets the car manufacturer's min RON requirement.

Eg. Toyota Vios minimum RON is 95.

Luckily Latio min RON is 91, so can pump 92RON. 

Hi clarence,

ohh, why so luan one? I tot all unleaded can already.

haizzzzzzz

[clarence]

For Latio, you can safely pump any grade of petrol sold in Singapore, 92, 95 or 98RON. 

But if you own certain cars which have a higher RON rating, you must pump at least 95RON, eg. G9 Toyota Corolla 1.5 has min 95RON rating, but the 1.6 version has min 92RON requirement.

[iagree]

For Latio, you can safely pump any grade of petrol sold in Singapore, 92, 95 or 98RON. 

But if you own certain cars which have a higher RON rating, you must pump at least 95RON, eg. G9 Toyota Corolla 1.5 has min 95RON rating, but the 1.6 version has min 92RON requirement.

Hi clarence,

thanks for info. do it think later. :)
most impt is cost saving :)

regards.

[DarthRevan]

Cannot anyhow pump petrol. 

Must also ensure that the petrol pumped meets the car manufacturer's min RON requirement.

Eg. Toyota Vios minimum RON is 95.

Luckily Latio min RON is 91, so can pump 92RON. 

no offense clarence, just to clarify...previously i'm driving a Vios, the minimum RON is also 92. I pump 92 for 3+ years also no problem   

[space2638]

My uncle pumps 92RON ESSO for his Cefiro 230JM V6. When not started for days, (about 2 or 3 days) the engine will experience minor knocking within the first few strokes.... all oil and fluid levels were within the acceptable range... think u guys might want to take note.

SG's petrol has more sulphur in it than japan's one and perhaps... PERHAPS more impurities as compared to the Japan rating.. so if the rating in our manual says 91.... it would be safer to 'plus plus' to 95; since the manual is based on the japan high-quality fuel. 95 is the best.... value for $$$ and good mileage, though i've been starting to pump ESSO 98 since the petrol price went down over the last month. Cheers!

[Jazz]

Hi Jazz

Yeah, iagree :)

As long as is Unleaded can already. You see our Latio, it is  printed there near the oil tank cover, it says "Unleaded" , means? Go... unleaded can already, dun pump leaded fuel else car KO.

Hello iagree,

In SG no more leaded petrol liao lah. 

[Jazz]

no offense clarence, just to clarify...previously i'm driving a Vios, the minimum RON is also 92. I pump 92 for 3+ years also no problem   

Yes, usually all Jap average budget car able to take RON92. Only smart alec with no proof or source just humtum only.

[Jazz]

"...all RON rating does not contribute to FC or performance or spoil your engine."

With reference to the above statement, sometimes one needs to take published articles with a pinch of salt, as publications, whether on line or on paper, are all profit driven and they have their bottom line to take care of. Some articles are also "Sponsored" and are actually paid articles.
While it may be possible to feed your car a lower RON petrol than the recommended RON, doing this on a long term basis may ruin and damage your engine.

If "all RON rating does spoil your engine," does that mean Ferrari owners can safely using 92RON for their engines on a long term basis without causing any damages to the engine in the long run? Ferrrai owner manual states a minimum RON of 98 for their engines.


With regards to "...all RON rating does not contribute to FC (fuel consumption) or performance," perhaps forumers may wish to share their personal experiences?

I know that 92RON is definitely safe to use for Latio.

However, I have read about some forumers complaining that 92RON petrol is lacking in power.

Many have also been advised by Tan Chong Motors to pump at least 95RON for their Latio even though the Latio owner manual states a minimum RON of 91 for Latio.

Care to elaborate what are you trying to say in the above highlited in purple ? Don't anyhow copy from web and publish without even know what you want to lay your message.

Again, pls go and read and find out more, what spoil engine are you referring about ? Do you know that engine knocking is very minimal for today cars ?

For those who can afford Ferraris, do you think they will bother to read the manual and pump RON92. 

There are articles and I just showed one, you choose not to believe and again ask silly question for forumers experience, you are doubting facts against feeling ? 

[clarence]

Hi DarthRevan,

I had a friend who owns a Proton Wira and the min RON is 97.

He tried pumping 95RON and experienced engine knocking.

Try reading up at Vios forum.

Several Vios owners (model before current latest model) experienced engine knocking when they pumped 92RON and the Service Advisor advised them to pump 95RON.

Toyota Vios 1NZFE engine requires min 95RON.

[clarence]

Yes, usually all Jap average budget car able to take RON92. Only smart alec with no proof or source just humtum only.

 

Re: Can pump RON 92 petrol for Latio?

[clarence]

Care to elaborate what are you trying to say in the above highlited in purple ? Don't anyhow copy from web and publish without even know what you want to lay your message.

Again, pls go and read and find out more, what spoil engine are you referring about ? Do you know that engine knocking is very minimal for today cars ?

For those who can afford Ferraris, do you think they will bother to read the manual and pump RON92. 

There are articles and I just showed one, you choose not to believe and again ask silly question for forumers experience, you are doubting facts against feeling ? 

Alex, 

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