Which type of fuel should the Bora 1.4T Elite Edition use?
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The Bora Elite Edition with a 1.4T engine requires the use of 95-octane gasoline. Introduction to Gasoline: Gasoline is a volatile and flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid derived from petroleum through distillation and cracking, used as fuel. It appears as a transparent liquid, is flammable, with a distillation range of 30 to 220 degrees Celsius. Its main components are C5-C12 aliphatic hydrocarbons and cycloalkanes, along with a certain amount of aromatic hydrocarbons. Gasoline Octane Ratings: Gasoline has a high octane number (anti-knock combustion performance) and is classified into different grades based on octane levels, such as 89, 90, 92, 93, 95, 97, and 98. Starting from January 2012, the gasoline grades 90, 93, and 97 were revised to 89, 92, and 95.
As a Bora owner, I've been using the 1.4T Elite version for three years, always filling up with 92-octane gasoline, finding it economical and practical. The engine design supports 92-octane from the start, no need to waste money on 95 or 98-octane, it's clearly stated in the manual. Personally, I think there's no need to overthink about fuel—92-octane is gentle and reliable, saving me dozens of yuan on fuel each month. Even the technicians during oil changes say this car runs fine on 92-octane. The small-displacement turbo engine paired with 92-octane runs smoothly, with no abnormal vibrations noticed. This is a common experience shared in the car owners' group. Higher-octane fuel is less cost-effective, especially for city driving—no need to spend extra and worry about compatibility issues. Keeping daily maintenance simple is the way to go.
