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The number “87” associated with gasoline refers to its octane rating. Octane ratings are used to measure a fuel’s ability to resist “knocking” or “pinging” during combustion, caused by the air-fuel mixture detonating multiple times in more than one place in the cylinder.
Gasoline 87 Characteristics
- Knock Resistance: Lower compared to higher octane fuels. Adequate for most standard engines.
- Price: Generally the cheapest option at the pump.
- Energy Content: Similar to mid-grade and premium gasolines. Octane rating does not directly relate to energy content.
- Use Case: Suitable for most vehicles that do not have high compression ratios or turbochargers.
- Fuel Economy: Typically, no noticeable difference compared to higher octane fuel when used in vehicles designed for 87 octane.
- Additives: May contain fewer cleaning additives than some premium fuels, although many brands now include sufficient cleaning agents in all grades.
The Ideal Choice
Points of Interest
Suitable for most cars and light-duty trucks. Manufacturers design most vehicles to run perfectly well on Regular 87-octane gasoline.
- Cost-Effectiveness
- Wide Availability
- Fuel Economy
- Versatility
- Knock Resistance
- Environmental Impact
- Additives
- Manufacturer Recommendations
- Compatibility
- Performance
Gasoline 87 Properties
Octane Rating Octane Rating:
- 87 octane, suitable for most standard vehicle engines.
Chemical Composition Hydrocarbons:
- Primarily composed of hydrocarbons, often in a mix that can include iso-octane, heptane, and various alkanes, cycloalkanes, and aromatic hydrocarbons.
- Additives: May include detergents to clean the engine and other components, corrosion inhibitors, and sometimes ethanol (usually up to 10%).
Combustion Properties
- Knock Resistance: Sufficient for most standard compression engines.
- Energy Content: Approximately 114,000 British Thermal Units (BTU) per gallon, although this can vary. The octane rating does not affect the energy content.
Physical Properties
- Color: Generally clear, although it can have a slight hue depending on any additives.
- Odor: Characteristic “gasoline” smell, which is actually from additives including benzene and toluene to make leaks detectable.
- Volatility: Engineered for specific vapor pressures to ensure good engine starting in various weather conditions.
- Density: Approximately 6 to 6.3 pounds per gallon, although this can vary based on temperature and altitude.
Environmental Aspects
- Carbon Emissions: Combustion produces carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and may also produce trace amounts of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other emissions.
- Renewable Content: Some may contain ethanol as a renewable component, usually up to 10% by volume.
Storage and Stability
- Shelf-life: Generally stable for up to three months under proper storage conditions.
