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Old 2nd March 2004, 10:36 AM
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It's recommended to run 'PLUS' gas vs regular or premium correct?

Or did I just imagine this and can run regular?


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Old 2nd March 2004, 10:42 AM
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It's recommended to run 'PLUS' gas vs regular or premium correct?

Or did I just imagine this and can run regular?
wrote in the owner manual, you gotta run high octane gas
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Old 2nd March 2004, 11:09 AM
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I also think it says right on the gas cap or in that general vacinity.....Premium Fuel Only. I would not chance anything other than high test.
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Old 2nd March 2004, 02:50 PM
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I also think it says right on the gas cap or in that general vacinity.....Premium Fuel Only. I would not chance anything other than high test.
Pat
Actually, I looked in my owner's manual. For the 2.4L it said 87 was necessariy and running higher might actually decrease performance
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Old 2nd March 2004, 03:26 PM
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Default Re: Gas for Turbo
It depends if you have the 220hp turbo or the 180hp turbo-lite.
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Old 3rd March 2004, 06:19 AM
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Right, for an intercooled high-boost turbo, you need to run premium gas all the time to prevent detonation.
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the GT needs high test the Touring Edition 180hp can use regular
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