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Regular or Premium Unleaded?

Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:17 pm
by pipscouse
Hi All
Minded to 'spoil' my 1.5 Kamiq by using the higher octane premium fuels. Obviously there is the added expense, but just wondering if people think it is worth it from a performance and engine welfare point of view?
Many thanks

Re: Regular or Premium Unleaded?

Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:53 pm
by Sparkybruce
We use ultimate diesel on my wifes Kodiaq 2.0 TDI as our previous Rav 4 suffered from sticky variable vanes in the turbo down to cheaper fuels - though saying that I run normal BP diesel in my Kamiq.

Re: Regular or Premium Unleaded?

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 2:18 am
by Lofty
My understanding is (& I will stand corrected) that it is only of benefit in high performance cars ie 350bhp plus engines. Whilst the 1.5 is a great engine I don’t think you’ll notice any benefit

Re: Regular or Premium Unleaded?

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:34 pm
by pipscouse
Thanks guys. Save me a few bob :-)