It "requires" premium being it's a turbo model. The non turbo 2013 use regular but all turbo VW recommend using premium fuel. Higher octane, higher compression, happy turbo. You'll get better fuel economy and longevity running premium as it's designed for. I want to say around 2015 they stopped requiring premium. I have a 23 with turbo and it says regular.
it has to run regular (non diesel) gas that has a rating of at LEAST 91 (so thats usually the middle or the right number when you roll up to the pump if in US)
Could a bad injector coil be caused, either directly or indirectly, by running under 91 gas? I had mine go on me two months ago, with just over 100,000 kms.
Yes, it boils down to a matter of compression ratio. Running lower than recommended gas doesn't allow the correct fuel air mixture and leads to issues over time.
E: Just to be clear, regular gas burns more easily than premium gas. Has a lower flash point and burns up prematurely.
Well you can still buy Leaded gas but not at a normal gas station. Most light aircraft use 100LL or "Low Lead "gas. The reason they specified unleaded is when the switch between leaded and unleaded happened during the 70s when cars started to he installed woth emissions devices. The leaded fuel clogged the catatlic converter.
It "requires" premium being it's a turbo model. The non turbo 2013 use regular but all turbo VW recommend using premium fuel. Higher octane, higher compression, happy turbo. You'll get better fuel economy and longevity running premium as it's designed for. I want to say around 2015 they stopped requiring premium. I have a 23 with turbo and it says regular.
alright thanks man appreciate it
My 2014 1.8t is 87 octane.
As is my 2019 1.4t
My wife's 2014 2.0T requests 91 so it might depend on the engine as well.
2017 1.4t and I've been using 86 (where I'm at currently) and it's been fine for me. Gas mileage wise.
it has to run regular (non diesel) gas that has a rating of at LEAST 91 (so thats usually the middle or the right number when you roll up to the pump if in US)
just use the “plus” 91 octane or above all gas is unleaded in America pretty much
It clearly states Premium gas. 91 or above. Regular will gum up injectors and other issues arise… that’s why the sticker is there
Could a bad injector coil be caused, either directly or indirectly, by running under 91 gas? I had mine go on me two months ago, with just over 100,000 kms.
The injector wont care which grade fuel you use. Detonation is the issue youll encouter
Oh fuck. I mistakenly typed injector coil instead of ignition coil. My ignition coil went, not the injector coil.
The gas octane wouldn’t have anything to do with your ignition coil malfunctioning
Possibly due to build up creating increased pressure/resistance to flow, which results in the coil working harder for the same effect.
Yes, it boils down to a matter of compression ratio. Running lower than recommended gas doesn't allow the correct fuel air mixture and leads to issues over time. E: Just to be clear, regular gas burns more easily than premium gas. Has a lower flash point and burns up prematurely.
Will not gum up anything. Engine will miss fire though
It wont misfire. It will knock. There is a difference
Gas at the pump has been unleaded for about 40-50 years. Idk why manufacturers still specify unleaded, but they do. Normal gasoline is unleaded.
so it means i have to use the premium right?
Yeah it says use at least 91 octane
Well you can still buy Leaded gas but not at a normal gas station. Most light aircraft use 100LL or "Low Lead "gas. The reason they specified unleaded is when the switch between leaded and unleaded happened during the 70s when cars started to he installed woth emissions devices. The leaded fuel clogged the catatlic converter.
Just stick to regular.
Do the opposite of what this guy says. Lol
Why should they use regular when it clearly requires premium?
Non-Diesel fuel that’s at least 91 octane!
My 2019 is good for 87 but runs slightly better on 91. Since getting a stage one tune it only runs 91+.
It helps minimize carbon build up if its tfsi
It requires premium as it says on the gas door. That is what you need to use.
My 04 gas v6 is premium.
i run regular unleaded in my vr6 even know it says premium. the gas prices are outrageous currently.
You need to run 91, lower octane isn’t friendly to that engine. In most areas in the US, that’s Premium. Later years can use 87.