NB8A Octane rating?

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madboy
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NB8A Octane rating?

Postby madboy » Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:44 pm

I wish my car was getting that econnomy, I am lucky to get 330-350km on a 32-34ltr fill up on 98ron. Best I've ever had was a 400km 35ltr fill up and that was with angry drive up and down springbrook.

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NB8A Octane rating?

Postby Mr Morlock » Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:12 pm

If you cannot get 8l/100km then some of the following applies: constant crawling in heavy traffic,lead foot driving, modified engine/ turbo,or a out of tune situation. I use 95 as per spec and rarely use more than low 8's and can get into mid 7's- and so do many other forumites ( refer previous posts)

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NB8A Octane rating?

Postby Alex » Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:38 pm

For the record when I first got the car I was getting about 300km per tank, it's all about your driving habits.
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NB8A Octane rating?

Postby madboy » Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:43 pm

Alex wrote:For the record when I first got the car I was getting about 300km per tank, it's all about your driving habits.


LOL more than likely, I like to...drive my car

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NB8A Octane rating?

Postby Moto » Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:33 am

I only run 98 in my car, it's only a couple dollars more and keeps the engine a lot cleaner.


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