xc70 octane

[anon]

I am considering buying a 2006 xc70. Can someone please tell me what grade
of gas they are using in late model xc70's? I know Volvo recommends premium
for their engines, but my 1999 V70 runs just fine on regular. Thank you.

 

[Gunner]

2003 XC70 (US Model) requires 92 Octane. Some stations carry 92 others 91.

When you regular do you mean 89 or sub regular 87?

G

 

[Steve]

I think part of the pump octane has to do with altitute. In Denver and the
mountains high test is 91 while here on the east coast it's 93...

 

[Rob Guenther]

91 Octane recommended, 87 with reduced power and worse fuel economy
(salesman I talked to said it ends up costing you the same money using
premium, because the fuel economy is better).