Date: Thu, 26 Nov 1998 20:16:36 GMT From: bpnopsamenfilter.com (Bryan Palmer) Subject: Re: Unleaded fuel, '85 90
On Wed, 25 Nov 1998 10:10:11 +0000, Paul Smith <psmithnopsamcom> wrote: >I'm running a 1985 Saab 90 in the UK on leaded (98 Octane) fuel. >Is it possible and simple to switch to unleaded on this model? And if so >does it require a timing change or something more substantial? > >I guess it must be possible because all the US Saabs run unleaded, but >will I notice any major power loss or anything more sinister? > >Any advice appreciated. >Paul Paul, mine's a 900 87t and it pinks like a pig on low octane unleaded. I switched to super unleaded (87 oct) and it runs much better - although super U's about 15/20p per litre more than the normal unleaded. Still worth it though, imo. bp Bryan Palmer www.screenfilter.com