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05-14-2011, 05:15 PM
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Just because you dont hear a knock or a ping that doesnt mean that it's not happening.
It's your car and your engine , use any fuel that you want . If you want your engine to last as long as possible then use what the OEM recommends and perform all the maintenance that is needed by the OEM recommendation.
Iminpa, you can correct me all you want and then some, believe me you will not hurt my feelings in any way, at the end of the day, what I said is all true and research has been done by people much smarter then you and me.
You brought up the 60 and 70's vehicles into this conversation and I responded with added info to bing it into the perspective.
Happy motoring to you and everyone
It's your car and your engine , use any fuel that you want . If you want your engine to last as long as possible then use what the OEM recommends and perform all the maintenance that is needed by the OEM recommendation.
Iminpa, you can correct me all you want and then some, believe me you will not hurt my feelings in any way, at the end of the day, what I said is all true and research has been done by people much smarter then you and me.
You brought up the 60 and 70's vehicles into this conversation and I responded with added info to bing it into the perspective.
Happy motoring to you and everyone
05-14-2011, 08:30 PM
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Porsche Macan S SportDesign / Ex M-B's: 11 & 10 & 06 E350's, 02 S500
Page 363 of 2010 Operator's Manual: "Only use premium unleaded gasoline." "The octane number must be 91 min." Also: "To maintain the engines durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used."
The cost of fuel is a concern for many, even some M-B owners. Don't the A and B class and Smart use regular fuel? M-B is pushing the Smart and getting ready to import the B class.
That said, I am still running 93 octane. Could mix 89 and 93, but won't even try that.
The cost of fuel is a concern for many, even some M-B owners. Don't the A and B class and Smart use regular fuel? M-B is pushing the Smart and getting ready to import the B class.
That said, I am still running 93 octane. Could mix 89 and 93, but won't even try that.
Another thing that you guys are not bringing up, is if something does happen to your motor, either related or unrelated to the Gas being used, and it is determined that you haven't followed the required maintenance by using the required Gas Octane, you can kiss that Warranty coverage goodbye.
05-14-2011, 09:24 PM
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still not sure about the look of that A class......hehe....
haven't read anything on it really.....
but it looks funky huh?
haven't read anything on it really.....
but it looks funky huh?
05-14-2011, 09:50 PM
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I agree. The new one is looking a lot better than the old one, but "funky" is putting it nicely, lol. M-B is going too crazy with the broken squiggly lines on the sides, the A-Classes lines look like they were scribbled by a 2 year old. I love nice and sharp, protruding lines, but they've gotta be straight, crisp, and defined to me.
05-14-2011, 09:53 PM
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Actually it's the upcoming A-Class that they'll be importing, I believe.
Another thing that you guys are not bringing up, is if something does happen to your motor, either related or unrelated to the Gas being used, and it is determined that you haven't followed the required maintenance by using the required Gas Octane, you can kiss that Warranty coverage goodbye.
Another thing that you guys are not bringing up, is if something does happen to your motor, either related or unrelated to the Gas being used, and it is determined that you haven't followed the required maintenance by using the required Gas Octane, you can kiss that Warranty coverage goodbye.
05-15-2011, 01:11 PM
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Actually it's the upcoming A-Class that they'll be importing, I believe.
Another thing that you guys are not bringing up, is if something does happen to your motor, either related or unrelated to the Gas being used, and it is determined that you haven't followed the required maintenance by using the required Gas Octane, you can kiss that Warranty coverage goodbye.
Another thing that you guys are not bringing up, is if something does happen to your motor, either related or unrelated to the Gas being used, and it is determined that you haven't followed the required maintenance by using the required Gas Octane, you can kiss that Warranty coverage goodbye.
