Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2001 02:23:10 GMT From: Kelvin Wright <kpwnopsampam.clear.net.nz> Subject: Re: thanks for the advice so far.... 2 questions.
On Sun, 30 Sep 2001 21:27:03 GMT, The Grand Poobah (eyles_jnopsamgovt.nz) said, ...snip... > 2. From the manual, the eco series low pressure turbos come with a > catalytic converter. The manual says "use unleaded only", however unleaded > fuel in NZ is only 91 octane. The higher octane 96 petrol over here is > leaded. No it's not. It was up until about 4-5 years ago, but all fuel sold by all dealers is now unleaded. Look on the petrol pumps: it even says so "super unleaded" or some such. > 3. Bonus question! The automatic transmission I know is a bit dodgy in the > 9000 series as a relative weak point. I've never owned an automatic before > and wonder if you guys could give me some tips on the best driving style to > look after it. eg I've taken to switching to N while waiting at lights, > does this make a real difference, or am I just dreaming? The auto in the later model 9000s is fine. -- Kelvin Wright Dunedin New Zealand
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