Golf GTI unleaded vs super unleaded??

[paul38]

Hi Guys,

Picking up my 07 Golf GTI tomorrow after 7 yrs of audi diesel (ok, last 9 mths was a focus diesel, due to house move which never happened)

It just occured to me, do these cars run on super unleaded as its known as in n ireland (98 octane) or can regular unleaded be used. If so is it likely to cause any damage?? using regular unleaded that is

cheers

paul

[Big.Al]

I'm not sure what VW recommend, but it will run on both grades fine as the engine has knock sensors and will adjust ignition accordingly.

[John 57]

It should run fine on 95 Ron but may go better on 97/98 or 99 Ron.

Look inside the fuel cap - there should be a sticker. There is on my Edition 30 GTI which says 98 Ron. The manual says though that 98 Ron is for optimum performance and 95 Ron is fine.

[Anderooo]

I asked the Salesman when I got mine what fuel it took. I was told 95 would be fine, only then when you come to fill the thing up you see inside the fuel cap says 98.

I have been filling up with both Vpower if I am close to home, but not too bothered about putting 95 in if away from my usual fuel stations. Does not appear to be a problem.

[andyuk911]

You should run Super unleaded.

This will explain why

http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/audi-rs/102400-why-...

[SMB]

andyuk911 said:

You should run Super unleaded.

This will explain why

http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/audi-rs/102400-why-...

I'd agree with that, I average 35-36.5 MPG on 98/99 octane and it drops to 32-33 in 95 on the rare occasion i was forced to use it. the 10% better MPG more than pays back the 5p/litre price hike.

[paul38]

Anderooo said:

I asked the Salesman when I got mine what fuel it took. I was told 95 would be fine, only then when you come to fill the thing up you see inside the fuel cap says 98.

I have been filling up with both Vpower if I am close to home, but not too bothered about putting 95 in if away from my usual fuel stations. Does not appear to be a problem.

Intresting, the label on the inside of my fuel cap says min 95

the sales guy told me super unleaded was recommended every 3rd fill