Re: <E36> <M3> Fuel

[John Firestone <john.firestone@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 4 Sep 1999, Scott wrote:

> I'm deciding between an E36 3.2l M3 and a 328 coupe. One consideration here
> in Australia is the availability of 95 octane fuel (thats the best we can
> get here). 
> 
> 1/ Whether the M3 will run properly on 95 RON fuel and
> 2/ Whether 91 RON fuel (the standard fuel here) can be used when 95RON is
>     not available ?

Yes on both counts.  Both cars are designed for 95 RON but can run on
91 or 98 with a slight loss or gain, respectively, of fuel economy and
power.

- -John
'96 318is

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