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Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:06 pmby bass_straitener
G'day Guys, and sorry if this has been covered before.
I am about to pickup a MY07 STI liberty and wondered if there is a preference for petrol brand and 95 or 98 octane rating fuel amongst 2.5T drivers.
Also, any that I should steer clear of.
Thanks.
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:46 pmby coyote
Use 98 rather than 95. As long as you don't use Mobil, it doesn't matter which brand, just pick one and stick to it. That way the long term learning the ecu does will remain accurate for the specific density and other characteristics of the fuel.
I personally like Caltex E-Flex.
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:06 pmby teK--
I've used 98 in all my cars since it became available in Australia around 12 years ago. Even if the car maker doesn't require it. It's cheap insurance for periods of heavy load / temperature. I always use BP now to ensure same formulation since the ECU has to re-learn when you change formulations.
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:17 pmby Rome_BRZ
My petrol tank says use 98RON only
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Wed Aug 03, 2011 3:14 pmby coyote
My petrol tank says "Pssshhhhhhhhh".
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Wed Aug 03, 2011 3:31 pmby blacktop™
coyote wrote:My petrol tank says "Pssshhhhhhhhh".
haha
whats caltex e-flex?
i dont think we have that here in NSW.
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:54 pmby coyote
blacktop™ wrote:coyote wrote:My petrol tank says "Pssshhhhhhhhh".
haha
whats caltex e-flex?
i dont think we have that here in NSW.
E85
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:11 pmby Hobba
coyote wrote:As long as you don't use Mobil
Whats wrong with Mobil?
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:15 pmby bass_straitener
I'll check what it says on the filler cap when I pick the car up tomorrow. I reckon I'll probably stick with the 98. I used to use it in the Landcruiser so have no issues paying a bit more. It will still be cheaper than the cruiser with it's 20l per 100km thirst. Cheers
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:32 pmby Hobba
bass_straitener wrote:I'll check what it says on the filler cap when I pick the car up tomorrow. I reckon I'll probably stick with the 98. I used to use it in the Landcruiser so have no issues paying a bit more. It will still be cheaper than the cruiser with it's 20l per 100km thirst. Cheers
Maybe!!
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:34 pmby hamish_023
Mine and two other GT's i have seen have the 98 only sticker
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:41 pmby AL0500
bass_straitener wrote:I'll check what it says on the filler cap when I pick the car up tomorrow. I reckon I'll probably stick with the 98. I used to use it in the Landcruiser so have no issues paying a bit more. It will still be cheaper than the cruiser with it's 20l per 100km thirst. Cheers
With a heavy right foot/spirited driving, expect no improvement on that..!
Highway 9L/100
Heavy city 16/100
Is my experience.
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:02 pmby Kekotic
hamish_023 wrote:Mine and two other GT's i have seen have the 98 only sticker
2.5T has 95 PULP sticker, 2.0T has 98 sticker
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:50 amby Rome_BRZ
chaotic2050 wrote:hamish_023 wrote:Mine and two other GT's i have seen have the 98 only sticker
2.5T has 95 PULP sticker, 2.0T has 98 sticker
Mine is a 2.5T and has a 98 sticker on it
Re: Which petrol type and brand is best for a 2.5T
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Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:01 amby senator
Rome_STI wrote:chaotic2050 wrote:hamish_023 wrote:Mine and two other GT's i have seen have the 98 only sticker
2.5T has 95 PULP sticker, 2.0T has 98 sticker
Mine is a 2.5T and has a 98 sticker on it
I think all TB STI models have the 98 RON sticker