Re: Buying '94 100S - regular vs premium gas / what to check for

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Dwomby@aol.com writes:
> I see it is supposed to take premium gas.  Will it run on regular?  What's 
> the downside of regular - for example, pinging, loss of power, fuel economy, 
> engine damage?   

The engine is equipped with knock sensors and the ECU will retard
the ignition timing at the onset of pinging to stop it.  Thus, no damage
would occur from the use of regular grade gas, but you may lose
performance.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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