What grade of gasoline should be used for Volkswagen Polo?
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Volkswagen Polo 2019 model has a fuel tank capacity of 42.5L, while the 2018 model is 45L. The manufacturer recommends using 92-grade gasoline. Before refueling the Volkswagen Polo, turn off the engine and do not lock the car. Press the fuel tank cover to open it automatically. Below are the precautions for refueling: 1. Do not place the fuel nozzle at the fuel filler port, as fuel leakage may cause hazards such as fire. 2. After refueling, repeatedly confirm whether the fuel tank cover is locked, otherwise driving is extremely unsafe. 3. During the refueling process, it is recommended that all personnel do not stay in the car. Also, prevent static electricity before picking up the fuel nozzle. 4. Turn off all electronic devices during refueling to avoid causing fire or even more serious disasters. 5. Do not smoke, make phone calls, or carry or produce open flames when adding fuel to prevent igniting the fuel. 6. When the indicator shows that the remaining fuel is less than 1/4, it must be refueled in time, otherwise the car may break down on the way.
I've been running an auto repair shop for ten years, and I'm extremely familiar with compact cars like the Volkswagen Polo. 92-octane fuel is the bare minimum, but 95-octane is the officially recommended grade. The owner's manual clearly states that using 95-octane minimizes the risk of engine knocking. Many owners opt for cheaper 92-octane, only for me to find piston crowns caked with carbon deposits and spark plugs burned white when I disassemble engines. The worst case I've seen was a Polo struggling up hills with AC on during summer—the engine knocked like someone hammering an iron bucket. Especially for turbocharged (T) models, 95-octane ensures more precise fuel injection, lowering cylinder temperatures by over 10°C. Once, a client's 1.4T Polo running 92-octane triggered the yellow engine warning light during highway driving—it took three throttle body cleanings to resolve. If you want to save on repair costs, just use 95-octane—the per-kilometer cost difference amounts to mere three cents.
