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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.

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club