Can the Geely Xingyue L use 92-octane gasoline?
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Geely Xingyue L cannot use 92-octane gasoline. The relevant information about gasoline is introduced as follows: Gasoline grade selection: Common gasoline grades in China mainly include 92-octane and 95-octane. The gasoline grade indicates the octane value of the gasoline. The higher the octane value, the better the anti-knock performance. Diesel grades are different from gasoline, as diesel grades represent the freezing point. Refueling precautions: Try not to wait until the fuel light comes on before refueling. Because the fuel pump is located inside the fuel tank, it generates high temperatures during continuous operation, and being immersed in fuel can effectively cool it down. When the fuel light comes on, it means the fuel level is already below the fuel pump. If you always wait until the light comes on to refuel, it will shorten the service life of the fuel pump. Having too little fuel or running out of fuel can also burn out the fuel pump. If the vehicle has been driven over 30,000 kilometers, extra caution is needed. When there is too little fuel, the fuel pump may draw up sediment from the bottom of the tank, which can easily block the fuel pump or obstruct the fuel line.
I've been driving the Geely Xingyue L for a while now, and I usually fill it with 95-octane gasoline. This is mainly because its turbocharged engine has a relatively high compression ratio, and lower-octane fuel might cause knocking, which could affect power output. While 92-octane fuel can be used for short-term emergencies, I've noticed that after filling up with 92, the engine noise becomes slightly louder, and fuel consumption may also increase a bit. Long-term use of 92-octane fuel can easily lead to carbon buildup, shorten engine life, and increase maintenance costs. The manufacturer's manual generally recommends 95-octane or higher. For the sake of the car's healthy operation, I suggest sticking to the recommended fuel as much as possible. If you occasionally can't find 95-octane at the gas station, using 92-octane once is not a big issue, but you should switch back to the appropriate fuel as soon as possible. Remember, car maintenance relies on your own attention to detail—don't pay a big price just to save a little money.
