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POLL:what fuel octane are you using 93, 89, 87 for your A3 2.0?

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Old 06-11-2007, 01:24 PM
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Default POLL:what fuel octane are you using 93, 89, 87 for your A3 2.0?

I have used 93 for every tank in my 06 A3. Has any one used a mid grade or reg unleaded fuel with out any problems or engine knocking>>??
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It requires 91 or better..
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Default I use 92..........

the station I goto charges same price for 91 and 92

they offer 87, 89, 91, 92 and 93!
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Default We only have 91 craptane here in Cali, so that is what Sasha gets. Use Shell, Chevron or 76

when possible, and throw a little Redline brand fuel system cleaner in the tank now and then.
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shell 93
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Can someone explain again to me why we only get 91 in CA as our "premium"?
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shell v-power 93 or mobil 93 or hess 93
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Usually Chevron 94...sometimes Pertro Can 94.
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Default Re: Usually Chevron 94...sometimes Pertro Can 94.

i use chevron 94 also
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Default I was under the impression we (Cali) haven't had lean burn FSI because...

of the sulfur content of our gas.

Now that CARB has lowered the max. sulfur content to 30ppm, shouldn't we see lean burn FSI in the near future?


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