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VW R32 MKV is 95 RON okay?
- Thread starter gsrevo
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Pretty sure that you should run RON 98 (the engine's tuned to take advantage of the higher octane) but reading the manual it doesn't say NOT to run 95.
Fifth gear did a program on this a couple of years ago, they found an engine that was designed to run a lower octane level didn't have any advantages running a higher octane - but I've always run BP Ultimate in our Euro cars mainly because I was told to by the dealer.
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/6915/the-real-mccoey-on-ron-research-octane-number
http://wn.com/5th_Gear__High_Octane_Fuels
Fifth gear did a program on this a couple of years ago, they found an engine that was designed to run a lower octane level didn't have any advantages running a higher octane - but I've always run BP Ultimate in our Euro cars mainly because I was told to by the dealer.
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/6915/the-real-mccoey-on-ron-research-octane-number
http://wn.com/5th_Gear__High_Octane_Fuels
mljchan
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most guys will use 98, and will only use 95 out of desparation - like when the fuel tank is empty and the only service station around has only 95.i'm sure this has happened to quite a few of us.
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I've created an easy guide to the various petrol requirements of VAG vehicles. Simply find the wording that applies to your car and adhere to it.
Meaning: Use 98. You may use 95, but with reduced performance.
Meaning: Use 95. You may use 91, but with reduced performance.
Meaning: Use 98. You may use 95 only in emergencies.
Meaning: Use 95. You may use 91 only in emergencies.
And finally, ROZ is simply German for RON.
Meaning: Use 98. You may use 95, but with reduced performance.
Meaning: Use 95. You may use 91, but with reduced performance.
Meaning: Use 98. You may use 95 only in emergencies.
Meaning: Use 95. You may use 91 only in emergencies.
And finally, ROZ is simply German for RON.
bazzle
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Ive run 95 in my R32 a few times, normally no other choice.
Never really noticed any differences.
Bazzle
Never really noticed any differences.
Bazzle
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Yeah, Ive noticed reduced performance running 95 RON. Bugger that though, it's so much nicer to drive on 98.:thumbsup:
manol
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No.
Hyperspace
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That's incorrect, as the R32 can run on 95 if necessary.
Hyperspace
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Of course you wouldn't - who buys an R32 only to put up with reduced power by using 95? But my point is that the R32 can run on 95 without mechanical damage, albeit with reduced power.
One must pay attention to the wording on the fuel flap. As per my previous post, if the word "minimum" is present, then you cannot use anything below that, unless in an emergency.
If there is a slash, e.g. "98/95", then you have a choice - you can use the lower of the two, albeit with reduced power.
bazzle
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The mapping soon adjusts to compensate.
Actually in the Sun Car guide a few months back 'Smithy" stated that the 2 fuels are exactly the same in Vic. (After a refinery visit).
Baz
Actually in the Sun Car guide a few months back 'Smithy" stated that the 2 fuels are exactly the same in Vic. (After a refinery visit).
Baz
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Correct. You can use 95, but again, with reduced performance.
That's probably how it's able to run on 95.
Not exactly the most credible of sources, I must say.
manol
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After I saw a woman not only put in 7/11 fuel (who I dont think even have 98??) into a Maserati the other day.
I'm never buying a car from a woman. Ever.
I'm never buying a car from a woman. Ever.