What octane gasoline should the Geely BinYue use?
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Geely BinYue should use gasoline with an octane rating of 92 or higher. The gasoline octane rating represents the fuel's anti-knock performance, with higher numbers indicating better anti-knock properties. It's worth noting that the octane rating has little to do with the quality of the gasoline itself. A higher octane rating doesn't necessarily mean better gasoline, nor does it indicate fewer impurities or higher purity. 90-octane gasoline: Suitable for gasoline vehicles with engine compression ratios below 8.5. 92-octane gasoline: Suitable for gasoline vehicles with engine compression ratios between 8.6~9.9. 95-octane gasoline: Suitable for gasoline vehicles with engine compression ratios between 10.0~11.5. 98-octane gasoline: Suitable for gasoline vehicles with engine compression ratios above 11.6.
As a former owner of the Bin Yue, my experience is to just stick with 92-octane fuel. The car's 1.5T turbo engine is factory-rated for 92-octane, and I've driven 30,000 kilometers using only 92 without ever seeing a fault light. Gas station attendants often try to upsell me to 95-octane claiming better performance, but in reality, I've noticed no difference—just a higher price. Remember not to mix different fuel grades; the fuel cap even has a label specifying 92-octane gasoline, so there's really no need to waste money. When filling up at smaller gas stations, always check the detergent additives—poor-quality fuel can lead to engine carbon buildup.
When repairing cars, I've seen many BinYue owners struggling with fuel grades. Actually, there's no need to overthink it. Geely's 1.5T engine has a compression ratio of only 10.5:1, which is fully compatible with 92-octane gasoline. Some customers who tried using 95-octane fuel long-term found more carbon deposits on spark plug electrodes during disassembly. Remember not to wait until the fuel light comes on to refuel, as the fuel pump relies on gasoline for cooling. If you occasionally can't find 92-octane and need to temporarily use 95, that's fine, but don't make it a habit. Higher octane ratings burn slower and may actually increase fuel consumption.
