wrong fuel??

bradders · 08-Apr-2005, 22:42

got a different car this weekend, and, after filling up, guy tells me it only takes super unleaded!! Bit late, its got a tank of normal!

Now, I pretty sure (read hopeful!!) that a tank of this wont do it toooo much damage, if any at all, but could do with some reassurance. He reckons engine damage is a defo, I disagree.

So, any potential problems with this??

08-Apr-2005, 22:44

what car ???

monstermob 998 · 08-Apr-2005, 22:45

nothing in handbook??????read instuructions before driving!!!!!!!

what car??

bradders · 08-Apr-2005, 22:48

350z - probably is in handbook but you would think he would tell me before I take it, especially as it is empty. Not an hour later!!

I reckon ok as long I mix it at half tank time...works ok on my sps so if its good enough for ducati its good enough for nissan!! Oh, and as long as I dont cane it

TP · 08-Apr-2005, 22:50

Quote:

Originally posted by bradders
350z

Gizza go Paul?

08-Apr-2005, 22:50

oooh, 350z .. lovely car, had one for a weekend ..... it'll be fine ... tell him to be grateful it wasnt that diesel stuff your saab runs on ....

jobr · 08-Apr-2005, 22:50

Perhaps thats what he has always put in.

If it was the manufacturer surely something would be on the inside of the cap about what octane etc?

bradders · 08-Apr-2005, 22:52

Quote:

Originally posted by jobr
Perhaps thats what he has always put in.

If it was the manufacturer surely something would be on the inside of the cap about what octane etc?

err...there is, just never checked. Knew it wasnt diesel and its not a Ferrari!! so why should it be any different??

bradders · 08-Apr-2005, 22:53

oh, and pumps dont show octane all the time and a numpty like me doesnt know 98 from 89...assumed all the same!

nelly · 08-Apr-2005, 23:00

I reckon you'll be fine. there's very few cars about that "need" super nowadays. In fact it sometimes makes it worse.

Fill it up and enjoy

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08-Apr-2005, 22:45	#3
monstermob 998 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,099 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north hampshire Mood: is it cos i is a bricklayer nothing in handbook??????read instuructions before driving!!!!!!! what car?? Reply

08-Apr-2005, 22:50	#6
Dibble Posts: n/a oooh, 350z .. lovely car, had one for a weekend ..... it'll be fine ... tell him to be grateful it wasnt that diesel stuff your saab runs on .... Reply

08-Apr-2005, 22:50	#7
jobr Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 682 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bletchingley, Surrey. Mood: Sad my Membership icon has gone:( Perhaps thats what he has always put in. If it was the manufacturer surely something would be on the inside of the cap about what octane etc? Reply

08-Apr-2005, 22:53	#9
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... oh, and pumps dont show octane all the time and a numpty like me doesnt know 98 from 89...assumed all the same! Reply

08-Apr-2005, 23:00	#10
nelly Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,134 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: notts Mood: Bloo and Yellow.. and Red now ;) I reckon you'll be fine. there's very few cars about that "need" super nowadays. In fact it sometimes makes it worse. Fill it up and enjoy Reply