Re: Fuel for V6

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

24-valve?  I didn't know there was such a thing.  I use 93 on my
12-valve V6.  The fuel door says 91 (R+M)/2 (=95 RON).  The book says
use minimum 91 (R+M)/2 and if 91 is not available then you can use 87
(R+M)/2 "as an emergency measure/."

HTH

--
Elliott

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Andrew Duane USG/PE wrote:
> 
> So, what does the 24-valve V6 *really* need for gas? The manual
> says super, the fuel flap says RON 91, or (R+M)/2 87.
> 
> Can I use regular?
> 
> My 100Q likes regular just fine; Angela's 20V needs at least 91.
> The stupid owner's manual doesn't even give the compression ratio!
> 
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