Can the Lynk & Co 03 Use 92 Octane Gasoline?
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The Lynk & Co 03 can use 92 octane gasoline, but the manufacturer recommends using 95 octane or higher. Prolonged use of 92 octane gasoline may damage the engine, so it is advised against. Taking the 2021 Lynk & Co 03 as an example, it is a 4-door, 5-seat compact car with body dimensions of 4639mm in length, 1840mm in width, and 1472mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2730mm and a curb weight of 1395kg. The 2021 Lynk & Co 03 is equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 156PS and a maximum power speed of 5000rpm, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The front suspension uses a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension uses a multi-link independent suspension.
About the Lynk & Co 03 using 92-octane gasoline, as someone who's repaired cars for over a decade, I'd still advise caution. This car's turbocharged engine was originally designed for 95-octane fuel - 92's octane rating isn't sufficient and can easily cause knocking. Knocking is no trivial matter; short-term you might notice louder engine noise and weaker acceleration, but long-term it could damage piston rings and valves. I've seen many owners opting for cheaper 92-octane, only to require major repairs after 20,000 km, costing thousands. Sure, you might save a few hundred on fuel, but the repair bills could cover three years' worth of 95-octane.
