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FullMetal
06-16-2009, 09:45 PM
Hello all, i was just wondering, my gas tank lid says on it "fill only Regular gas" i was wondering can i put premium in it? the regular is 87 octane then there's 89 and then 91 i don't really remember how much each of them has but can i fill better then 87 octane in it? i got a 98 jetta thanks

sr20s14zenki
06-16-2009, 09:48 PM
You can fill with premium if you wish, altho it most likely wont make a difference. performance cars run premium because of higher compression ratios, to combat detonation

Twin_Cam_Turbo
06-16-2009, 09:49 PM
Is it the 2.0L or N/A 1.8L? If so its a waste to put anything but regular in it.

adidas
06-16-2009, 09:50 PM
only put regular in! ur not gonna see any difference with 91/92

FullMetal
06-16-2009, 09:57 PM
It is a 2.0L but isn't 91 or what not octane cleaner? then the normal 87?

Twin_Cam_Turbo
06-16-2009, 09:59 PM
Its the 2.0 N/A. Dont waste your money, you will not gain anything, and it may even run worse and reduce fuel mileage.

Kloubek
06-16-2009, 10:01 PM
Everyone is right. If your car doesn't require premium, you will gain no benefit whatsoever.

FullMetal
06-16-2009, 10:02 PM
I see ok, I just thought it would be cleaner thats all thanks all

5000Audi
06-16-2009, 10:08 PM
plus it costs an extra dime a ltr, it sucks having to use premo..

but yeah use reg 87 your car is tuned for it thus being the best grade for it

revelations
06-16-2009, 10:58 PM
It wont be cleaner for the engine as you will inhibit combustion slightly with a higher ocatne...plus higher octance fuel tends to sit around alot longer in the UG tanks.

If you want to clean your fuel system, change the fuel filter after youve run a bottle of fuel system cleaner.