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Originally Posted by tomc88
so just about every petrol station round here only sells RON95 fuel,
but a couple do RON97?
The sticker by my fuel cap says use 98!!
Im no Octane expert (clearly!)
will my engine be OK running just under, or should I search further afield for better fuel!
I don't want to wreck my engine
thanks
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To answer your question, your car will run great with 97 RON, on 95 RON the ignition timing will be retarded enough to prevent preignition spark knock so it will lose a little power & gas mileage.