Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2003 13:03:49 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamfitter.com> Subject: Re: can B201 8-valve engines run on unleaded fuel?
John Hudson wrote: > > (Craig Ian Dewick) wrote: > > > > >My 900-S has an 8-valve B201 engine and runs fine, but here in Australia, > >leaded-replacement fuel (called 'LRP') is considerably more expensive than > >standard unleaded fuel. The price difference is generally between 3 to five > >cents per litre. > > >If not with standard unleaded fuel, how about with higher-octane 'premium' > >unleaded? I've got no idea what the octane ratings of our fuels are here in > >Oz, but they'd probably be similar to what's available in the US and Europe, > >with differences in whether or not LRP and premium fuels are available. > > > >Craig. > > Hi Craig, > > LRP is made from premium unleaded (95 RON) with a valve saver added, > regular unleaded is only 91 RON that's why LRP is more expensive. BP > Ultimate and Shell Optimax are 98 RON. I like the Optimax for my 9000 CSE. It gives clean acceleration without hick-ups or flat spots. There are naturally many factors to consider and this petrol may not give any benefit if you're trundling around in city traffic.
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