Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 12:38:15 -0000 From: "SimonJ" <menopsam.com> Subject: Re: UK Fuel Grade
"Mike Ballinger" <mike_ballingernopsamlise.co.uk> wrote in message news:9rghrh$392$1nopsamg2.svr.pol.co.uk... > Just looking for some advice on the grade of fuel used. > > I have a 9K 2.3T which I have been running on regular unleaded for the last > 4 months (since I bought the car) the handbook says that this is OK, but you > can use anything up to 98 Octane. > > Have just filled up with super unleaded, and haven't noticed much > difference, but did think the engine felt a little smoother, and I think > that I am getting more MPG, but this could be my imagination. > > Does anyone else in the UK use Super? Does anyone else think its of any > benefit? > > Any comments appreciated. > > Mike > > I changed to super for a while, the MPG got better according to the trip comp, and it did feel better to drive.