Is the Kia K3 suitable for 92 or 95 octane gasoline?
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Kia K3 is suitable for 92 octane gasoline. The following are the specific details about the Kia K3: 1. The Kia K3 has a length, width, and height of 4600mm, 1780mm, and 1445mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2700mm. 2. In terms of power, this car is equipped with two engines: a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine. 3. In terms of appearance, this car features a tiger-nose front grille with a new black mesh treatment. 4. For the interior, this car adopts a three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, a floating central control screen design, and air conditioning controlled via touch screen and buttons.
My car is a Kia K3, and I've been driving it for over three years. The manual clearly states that 92-octane gasoline is sufficient, as the engine's compression ratio of 10.5 matches perfectly with 92-octane. While 95-octane can also be used, it's really not worth the extra cost—you can save 30-40 yuan per tank by sticking with 92. I tried using 95-octane for two consecutive months, and the throttle response improved just a tiny bit, which didn’t justify the price difference. However, remember two things: never use fuel below 92-octane, as it can damage the pistons; and avoid frequently switching between 92 and 95, as the ECU’s adaptation process may increase fuel consumption. Sticking with 92-octane long-term is the most economical choice.
