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Title: Standard unleaded or 97 high octane?
Post by: Nick16valve97 on 11 April 2006, 15:27

Hi all - what do you all use re fuel? - and if I use high octane which takes more care of my engine with better performance, is there anything you have to alter on the engine or is it a case of fill up and that's it?

Title: Re: Standard unleaded or 97 high octane?
Post by: Overseer on 11 April 2006, 15:30

just fill it up.. the knock sensor takes care of the rest..

i used to run on optimax.. but after the last big price hike i've not stepped back up from normal fuel..

Title: Re: Standard unleaded or 97 high octane?
Post by: inthecity77 on 11 April 2006, 16:47

Anyway, I think the 8v motor is so much old technology it would run on a coal and wood mix (only in the correct quantities mind!)

Title: Re: Standard unleaded or 97 high octane?
Post by: monzablue16v on 11 April 2006, 17:10

16v doesn't have a knock sensor does it Overseer?  I use 95 RON as that's what mine was set up to use, if filled with ultimate or optimax it starts to pink so depends on how the car was set up last.

Title: Re: Standard unleaded or 97 high octane?
Post by: PassRatGT on 11 April 2006, 17:31

Amonth ago I would have said it don't matter what petrol you use but after a few tanks of super i've changed my miind

Car feels smoother and I get loads better mpg

Title: Re: Standard unleaded or 97 high octane?
Post by: Nick16valve97 on 12 April 2006, 09:15

I have a 16 valve 97 - so does anything need adjusting?? and how do I check what it's "set up for"?

Title: Re: Standard unleaded or 97 high octane?
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 12 April 2006, 17:17

Mk3 8v,16v, and vr6 ALL have knock control.

Title: Re: Standard unleaded or 97 high octane?
Post by: nosaj26 on 12 April 2006, 17:44

try filling up at tesco's there super unleaded is 99 octane!!!!

Title: Re: Standard unleaded or 97 high octane?
Post by: Nick16valve97 on 13 April 2006, 09:54

is that good for your car? - can't imagine tesco high octane is? - it's like drinking a fine burgundy or a can or special brew - the special brew will get you lagging quicker, but what on earth will it do to your insides over time??!

Title: Re: Standard unleaded or 97 high octane?
Post by: adyh on 13 April 2006, 10:47

Quote from: Nick16valve97 on 12 April 2006, 09:15

I have a 16 valve 97 - so does anything need adjusting?? and how do I check what it's "set up for"?

It wont be set for anything . Just put in what you want .

Title: Re: Standard unleaded or 97 high octane?
Post by: vwagain on 16 April 2006, 00:21

I have been using Optimax for a few months and defo noticed a difference and have been happy with it. That was until i tried Tesco 99 ron super !!!!.   The car is so much more responsive and just feels like it wants to go all the time.  Lots more torque too.


Stu

Title: Re: Standard unleaded or 97 high octane?
Post by: nosaj26 on 16 April 2006, 17:10

i gotta agree with that its like rocket fuel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :laugh: