Is it OK to use 91 octane?
“Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 91, you could damage the engine and may void your vehicle warranty. Some manufacturers recommend premium gas but say that regular or mid-grade gas can be used instead.
What happens if you put premium gas in a old car?
In older cars that require premium, The Drive reported fueling with 87 octane would almost immediately cause the engine to start knocking. “If you mistakenly fill up with regular fuel, your car’s ECU will adjust engine timing and performance to work with the lower-octane fuel,” The Drive said.
What happens if you put 98 instead of 91?
It can’t hurt your engine if you use a higher octane fuel. So, for example, if you use 95 or 98 in an engine designed for 91, that’s OK. However, it’s not acceptable to put in a lower octane fuel than the minimum recommended by the manufacturer. Using 91 in an engine designed for 95 or 98 is potentially destructive.
What kind of gas does my Passat wagon use?
I have a 2007 4 cyl. 2.0 L turbo Passat wagon. I started using mid-grade gas about 2 weeks ago as a test and have had no knocking and almost the same gas mileage. Today my engine light came on indicating some problems with emissions!!! Have I screwed up? I have visions of destroying the catalytic converters or some major problem. Help.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Passat have?
Mileage: 28,241 miles Body Type: Sedan Color: Silver Engine: 4 Cyl 2.0 L No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Purchased on 12/14/20 and owned in NY until 05/26/21. Personal Use vehicle.
Where can I find out all about Passats?
Go to www.passatworld.com and find out everything there is to know about Passats. When the car talk boys are saying that premium fuel is not necessary, I’m thinking that they are talking about the people who ask if the premium is better and if it should be used when it is not specifically called for by the manufacturer.
When was the last time I serviced my Volkswagen Passat?
Last serviced in Olathe, KS on 05/24/21 • Vehicle serviced. No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Purchased on 03/31/20 and owned in TN until 03/13/21. Driven an estimated 9,225 miles/year. Last serviced at 8,809 miles 04/22/21 • Vehicle serviced.