Should the Django use 92 or 95 octane gasoline?
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The Django can use 92 octane gasoline. According to its user manual, gasoline below 92 octane is not recommended. The Django 150 is equipped with a single-cylinder electronic fuel injection engine. The 2020 LCT150i model features a single-cylinder water-cooled design, with an engine displacement of 150cc, a maximum power of 9.3KW, and a maximum torque of 13.2NM. The power tuning is biased towards low RPM, resulting in ideal torque output. The vehicle adopts a low-center-of-gravity compact design, with a wheelbase of 1350mm, a minimum ground clearance of 105mm, a curb weight controlled at 135kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 8.5L. The difference between 92 and 95 octane gasoline is not about quality but the content of iso-octane. 95 octane gasoline contains 95% iso-octane and 5% n-heptane, while 92 octane gasoline contains 92% iso-octane and 8% n-heptane. The higher the iso-octane content, the stronger the anti-knock performance of the gasoline, and the more expensive it is. Therefore, 95 octane gasoline has better anti-knock performance than 92 octane gasoline. Under normal circumstances, it is not recommended to switch to a gasoline grade lower than the one specified in the vehicle manual. Using lower octane gasoline may cause premature combustion, leading to engine knocking.
I've been driving a Jianghuai car for several years, and for models like the Jango, it's generally recommended to use 92-octane gasoline as the most suitable choice. As an ordinary car owner, I've always used 92-octane fuel—it's cost-effective and practical. It's completely sufficient for daily commuting and city driving, with smooth acceleration. While 95-octane gasoline has a higher octane rating and is more suitable for high-performance cars or long-distance travel, the Jango is an economical model, so there's no need to spend extra money to upgrade to 95-octane. The vehicle manual usually recommends 92-octane to reduce the risk of engine knocking while lowering monthly fuel costs. Developing a habit of regular refueling is more important than choosing a higher octane rating. In short, 92-octane is the mainstream choice, and long-term use won't cause any engine issues.
