Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 23:26:03 -0800 From: Rupunzel_B <wnstornopsamigy.net> Subject: Re: Regular or Premium in 2.3T?
Hali and Eugene wrote: > > What experience do 9-5 2.3T owners have with using mid and low grade > (89-87 octane) fuels in the 2.3T engine. What does the manual specify? > Consumers reports state it requires premium, but the actual SAAB spec is > hard to find. > > Thanks > -- > EugP > Berkeley, CA I have put an additional 100,000 miles on my 2.3 Turbo 9000 using 87 octane over 90% of the time. Total miles, 185,000. All cars sold in the US are require to run properly on 87 octane. Unless you are on FULL boost 100% of the time driving at 140 mph+ ie autobahn, why do you need the additional octane?? Bernice
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