Re: 93 405 Mi16 - Fuel Types
CABRIO-SPYDER@worldnet.att.net
Mon, 22 Sep 1997 19:59:08 -0700
RSeidel908@aol.com wrote:
>
> As a rule of thumb, it's best to stay with the recommended octane that the
> carmaker specifies. Today's modern cars require a specific octane...too much
> or too little would like wearing shoes too large or too small. Years ago it
> was somewhat more loose: the premium fuel offered a small advantage to the
> car that only needed regular, in that it was a little more clean from more
> carefull handling, and had more additives / detergents. No longer true today.
> In fact, regular unleaded offers more "power" (though less octain and
> anti-knock capabilities) than premium unleaded. So it's the better choice for
> cars that use plain unleaded anyway. One could use regular unleaded in cars
> designed for premium in the old days as long as it didn't ping, or only did
> so, say, when climbing a hill. Nowadays, the burn rate has to be right
> (premium burns slower than regular), so it's best just to stick with the
> correct octane.
>
> Clicking sound by the passenger side: my 405 DL does that too, and I have not
> a clue what it is. Seems to be near the glove box area.
>
> -Ray S.
Hi
Mine did that until I cleaned the leaves, and twigs from my heater
blower
motor intake. (under the cover that says "made in france"
Jay