What octane gas do you run?, Is higher always better ? Or just a waste of $$$ |
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What octane gas do you run?, Is higher always better ? Or just a waste of $$$ |
Michael N |
Oct 27 2006, 08:19 PM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
I was wondering what most drivers are using in their 914's. 87, 92, 100?
I have heard that in fuel injected cars running with a higher octane gas than they were designed to run at can be a waste of money since they are set up to run on a specific octane and any more is lost. I have a Passat and the manufacture states 92 octane. My truck uses 87 and the dealer said I can do damage by running 92 ( although I have no idea why). Please set me straight on my ignorance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
D1A3 |
Oct 30 2006, 10:16 AM
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Gruppe Neun Vierzehn Südosten Group: Members Posts: 362 Joined: 3-June 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 2,152 Region Association: South East States |
I run 87 on my stock 2.0 engine as recoemnded by Porsche on the sticker under the hood of my '76. I have never really seen much if any diference between the 87 and 93 octane fules. te only time I use 93 now is if I am also putting in a bottle of injector cleaner. Not sure why, but I feel like it is better to do it that way, although I have no evidence.
I was thinking about the octane ratings between the US and Europe a few weeks ago and when I was on my way to Stuttgart I popped off this picture of a pump there that clearly shows 91 ROZ is the equivalent of regular here in the states. --Jason |
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