Date: 25 May 2000 10:44:57 -0400 From: Viktor Haag <vhaagnopsamnet> Subject: Re: Proper octane for Saab 9-3 ?
jlsnopsamcom writes: > What is the proper fuel grade (octane level) for a 2000 Saab 9-3 > base model (2.0 Turbo 185 hp)? The dealer said regular (87 octane > in the U.S.) is all that's needed, but the owner's manual says > "90 AON, unleaded gasoline, minimum 87 AON". Does that mean > I should be using 89 octane in the U.S.? I've been using both > and haven't really noticed any difference so far. My user's manual for says 90 for the base model, and 92 for the SE and Viggen. On the inside of my gas cap door is a little sticker that gives the required levels as well. Apparently the Saab engine's computer system can adapt to varying octane levels in fuel, so you won't necessarily damage your engine with the 87 octane fuel, but it won't run as well (with respect to power and pickup) or as efficiently. -- Viktor Haag Senior Technical Writer, RIM '79 99, '89 9000T, '00 9-3 SE My opinions are my own, only. "When a movie doesn't have a brain in its head, it's kind of unfair to require thought on the part of the audience." -- Roger Ebert.
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