xc70 octane

Discussion in 'Volvo C70' started by anon, Jan 9, 2006.

  1. anon

    anon Guest

    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.
     
    anon, Jan 9, 2006
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  2. anon

    Gunner Guest

    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
     
    Gunner, Jan 10, 2006
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  3. anon

    Steve Guest

    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...
     
    Steve, Jan 10, 2006
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  4. anon

    Rob Guenther Guest

    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).
     
    Rob Guenther, Jan 11, 2006
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