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Lee C. Carpenter
Just took delivery of an S-60 2.5T. The manual recommends a minimum of 91
octane fuel, but the dealer says he drives his S-60 all the time with 87
octane and has no problems.
Wouldn't the timing be retarded under load and stress conditions all the
time with 87 octane? My Bonneville SSEi says I can damage my engine if I use
less than 92 octane. I realize that's because of the supercharger, but I'm
curious how similar the turbo's problems could be with the cheaper gas. I've
never owned a turbo before and could use some advice. Obviously, I'd rather
use the cheapest gas I can, but not at any risk to the engine.
Thanks for any advice,
Lee C. Carpenter
Landisville, PA
'04 Volvo S-60 2.5T
'00 Bonneville SSEi
'95 Grand Am SE 3.1
octane fuel, but the dealer says he drives his S-60 all the time with 87
octane and has no problems.
Wouldn't the timing be retarded under load and stress conditions all the
time with 87 octane? My Bonneville SSEi says I can damage my engine if I use
less than 92 octane. I realize that's because of the supercharger, but I'm
curious how similar the turbo's problems could be with the cheaper gas. I've
never owned a turbo before and could use some advice. Obviously, I'd rather
use the cheapest gas I can, but not at any risk to the engine.
Thanks for any advice,
Lee C. Carpenter
Landisville, PA
'04 Volvo S-60 2.5T
'00 Bonneville SSEi
'95 Grand Am SE 3.1