Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 12:59:09 -0800 From: "John Weiss" <jrweissnopsamet*NOSPAM*.com> Subject: Re: 1989 900 Turbo 16V Fuel Grade?
Because of the way the APC and knock sensor work, you definitely will get better performance with higher octane fuel. I also found high octane gives me 2-3 mpg more in my '98 900T, but has little effect in my '82 900T 8V. --------------------- John R. Weiss Seattle, WA Remove *NOSPAM* from address for e-mail reply John Mason wrote in message <7cidi4$bnj$1nopsament5-gui.server.virgin.net>... >I am currently using regular (premium) unleaded fuel here in the UK. This is >what it has always been filled with during it's 120K life. I believe that >better performance can be achieved from using a higher octance fuel "super >unleaded". Anyone got any experience with this? > >I am currently getting a VERY steady 24-25 mpg now matter how I drive it. >Is this normal. I read on the group you could get better mpg from going up >to super? Is this true?
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