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Offline keefus

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Unleaded?
« on: 30 January 2004, 22:03 »
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I've just got myself a 1983 1.8 GTI, and I wanted to know what fuel I can to put in it.
I've done a bit of research on the net, and it looks like I can just pump Shell Optimax in, as it has a sufficiently high octane rating of 98 RON, which apparently is OK for all post 1976 Golfs.
The garage took this car as part-ex, and are unsure of the correct fueling
Can anyone let me know what fuels I can and can't use, and what would you recommend.

Cheers,

Keefus
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Offline mk1

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Re:Unleaded?
« Reply #1 on: 30 January 2004, 23:48 »
Hi Keefus, I have run my MK1 gti's on unleaded with the ign timing adjusted and had no problems. Use optimax for best performance ;).
Steve.
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Offline Yastik

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Re:Unleaded?
« Reply #2 on: 03 February 2004, 16:41 »
Yep - I have a 1.8 Mk1which is also quite happy on unleaded with its timing adjusted. I rang VW with the engine code and they were able to give me all the relevant info!
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Offline MK1_BOY

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Re:Unleaded?
« Reply #3 on: 14 February 2004, 21:15 »
Optimax 4ever, its the SH1T..... ;D
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