Volkswagen Golf: Recommended fuel
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Asked by Ian Bowers
My new VW Golf requires 95 RON fuel, which is seldom available and I must generally buy the even more expensive 98. But 94 RON E10 is widely available. Is this a satisfactory substitute for 95 RON, or could I combine it with the occasional 95 or 98? Will a lower than recommended octane rating do any harm to the engine, reduce efficiency, or both?
Answered by CarsGuide
12 May 2010I would be very cautious with any Golf right now, VW has owned up to problems with the 118TSi engine that result in blown pistons due to pre-ignition. While I’m guessing your car doesn’t have a 118TSi I wouldn’t be experimenting with lower grades of fuel in any VW engine until the full extent of the issue is known. Use a 98 octane fuel.
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