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Old 12-24-2006, 09:19 AM
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Default what octane is everyone filling up with?
manual says 87 but that seems low.
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Old 12-24-2006, 09:25 AM
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Default I'm using 93 in my 4.2L, But what does the gas flap say? I'm surprised the 3.6 takes 87
Even the 3.2L in my V6 Touareg required 91.
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Default Re: Web site says 91 recommended
According to web site:

Premium unleaded 91 RON / 95 RON recommended for maximum performance

Seems a typo at the RON? That's an European rating so not sure if they really meant AKI.

Still little bit vague but I'd say 91 normally and use 87 for 'emergencies'.
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Default 2nd... You're talking about 4 bucks a fillup difference on a 50+ vehicle
and the mileage you'll see from 91+ will be better than 87.
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4.2 Premium = Always 93 Octane from Shell or BP only
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Gas flap on my 3.6 says 91
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Default Wrong... I have a 3.6, no difference in mileage and power feels the same.
Seems like wasted money to me.
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Why not just follow Audi engineers' recommendations? Or do you know something the rest of us don't?
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