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MINI-Bob · Nov 24th, 2007, 07:47 PM

Hi,

Hope this isn't a really stupid question but as a newbie i can't see the answer anywhere else on the forums ...

What octane fuel should you run an MCS on? Should i be using Shell Optimax/other Super Unleaded or will regular Unleaded cut it?

Cheers
Bob.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Nov 24th, 2007, 07:54 PM

A standard MCS will run fine on regular 95 octane unleaded.

However, a lot of pople choose to run them on 97 to 99 octane unleaded and some are convinced it makes a difference.

If the standard engine is tuned to anything other than JCW spec, most aftermarket tuners recommend (or insist) on higher octane fuel. GT Tuning certainly insist.

Tigger.

PS: I compromise and run mine on Sainsbury's 97 octane super unleaded.

PPS: Welcome to Mini2 MINI-Bob

MINI-Bob · Nov 24th, 2007, 07:57 PM

Thanks Tigger.

It's a standard car i'm looking at, but just checking i'm not missing something obvious.

Bob

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Nov 24th, 2007, 08:00 PM

No problem.

BMW specify that all of their production cars are designed to run on 95 octane unleaded. It doesn't stop a lot of us running something of a higher octane number; it certainly doesn't do any harm, but then neither does running 95 octane

MINI-Bob · Nov 24th, 2007, 08:19 PM

Sorted.

PS: Thanks for the welcome.

Nov 24th, 2007, 07:47 PM	#1
MINI-Bob I want that one! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ont 'thmoors Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 127 Offline	Fuel Question Hi, Hope this isn't a really stupid question but as a newbie i can't see the answer anywhere else on the forums ... What octane fuel should you run an MCS on? Should i be using Shell Optimax/other Super Unleaded or will regular Unleaded cut it? Cheers Bob.

Nov 24th, 2007, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 4,396 Offline	A standard MCS will run fine on regular 95 octane unleaded. However, a lot of pople choose to run them on 97 to 99 octane unleaded and some are convinced it makes a difference. If the standard engine is tuned to anything other than JCW spec, most aftermarket tuners recommend (or insist) on higher octane fuel. GT Tuning certainly insist. Tigger. PS: I compromise and run mine on Sainsbury's 97 octane super unleaded. PPS: Welcome to Mini2 MINI-Bob May '08: Due to certain recent events on this site, I no longer wish to continue posting on Mini2. Such a shame after 4 otherwise very happy years on here If you are a friend, I can always be contacted here!

Nov 24th, 2007, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 4,396 Offline	No problem. BMW specify that all of their production cars are designed to run on 95 octane unleaded. It doesn't stop a lot of us running something of a higher octane number; it certainly doesn't do any harm, but then neither does running 95 octane May '08: Due to certain recent events on this site, I no longer wish to continue posting on Mini2. Such a shame after 4 otherwise very happy years on here If you are a friend, I can always be contacted here!

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Nov 24th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
MINI-Bob I want that one! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ont 'thmoors Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 127 Offline	Thanks Tigger. It's a standard car i'm looking at, but just checking i'm not missing something obvious. Bob

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MINI-Bob I want that one! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ont 'thmoors Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 127 Offline	Sorted. PS: Thanks for the welcome.

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