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MickintheNorth

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259 months

Saturday 19th October 2002
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I'm sure this question has been asked on numerous occasions before , but I just bought myself a 99 chimera 4L, so feel free to call me a newbie!

The manual recommends 98RON fuel, but I can't find any super unleaded anymore, it looks like it's out of fasion. Is normal 95RON premium unleaded ok for these cars or should I be looking elsewhere.

MickintheNorth

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1,024 posts

259 months

Saturday 19th October 2002
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Thanks guys, my nearest shell station does it. I'll have to drive this normal unleaded off first though, but this is a thirsty baby so should be empty again by tomorrow evening!

While I'm on the subject, does anyone find fueling their chimaera awkward? Only done this once, but had to fill up really slowly, even then there was a fair bit of spluttering - is there a secret?

MickintheNorth

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259 months

Sunday 20th October 2002
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Thanks again. I read the unleaded FAQ, but it seemed to be aimed more at the older cars which were designed to run on leaded.

My Chim has now been filled up with optimax - to be honest I can't tell much difference but bear in mind I've only had the car 5 days, and only been running on optimax for the last hour!

Cheers
Mick


ps Tantivy did you get my mail telling you I'm in Durham?