Should the Sagitar 1.4T use 92 or 95 octane fuel?

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The Sagitar 1.4T can use 92 octane fuel. This is the standard data provided by Volkswagen. Generally, vehicles with a "T" designation are recommended to use 95 octane gasoline to enhance the operational stability of the engine during operation. Since turbocharged engines require a high compression ratio, the proportion of fuel injected into the combustion chamber decreases. If lower-octane fuel with poor stability is used, it may cause abnormal engine operation. However, the Volkswagen Sagitar 1.4T engine, which uses the EA211 model, can efficiently utilize 92 octane gasoline, ensuring completely stable engine performance. Additional information: 1. Effects of using gasoline with too low an octane rating: If a high-compression engine uses low-octane fuel, it can lead to a sharp increase in cylinder temperature, incomplete fuel combustion, severe engine vibration, reduced power output, and damage to engine components. 2. Therefore, engines designed for 95 octane fuel should avoid using 92 octane gasoline. Conversely, using higher-octane fuel in a low-compression engine may result in "delayed ignition," where the fuel does not reach its auto-ignition point even at maximum compression, leading to incomplete combustion and carbon buildup, which is also detrimental to the engine. Hence, car owners must choose the appropriate gasoline according to their vehicle's engine specifications.