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Leaded or unleaded
In message <Pine.SUN.3.91.961108115046.14252C-100000@marjoram.compnews.co.uk> Mike writes:
> Good news, good news :-)
> Im about to (all being well) put down a deposit on a 88, quattro turbo.
> 69,000 miles, FSH, Air Con, Leather in Perl White.
> Its got the orange dash, so I presume its one of the 2226cc engines, with
> the water cooled turbo and the torsen diff.
Make sure. There's about GBP4000 difference in value.
> Just one liccle question, will I be able to run this on unleaded petrol,
> or do I have to put 4* through it?
4*. Plus stick with the good brands (BP, Esso) and avoid supermarket petrol
and Shell "low lead". If the octane rating is too low, the engine warning
light will tell you.
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Phil Payne
phil@sievers.com
Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club