I am waiting for my new uk turbo to arrive has anyone got any advice with regards as to what fuel to use-unleaded or super. also running in 1000 miles or not?

Sammy,

Normal unleaded is fine to use but some (me included) find that Super gives better ecomomy (does help believe me) and also makes the power delivery smoother. Just depends on whether you want to spend the extra.

As for running in. Take it easy for the first 1k miles not over 4k, no full throttle, let the brakes bed in, etc.....

Be nice to it since you've just forked out loads of money for it. Once its run in then, and only then, you can thrash it and scare yourself silly http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif

DaveW

Use unleaded for UK turbos and super unleaded for Japanese imports - SIDC tells me.

When I picked up my new Scooby two months ago http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/biggrin.gif, I was told by the dealer that the engine management system would adjust to whatever fuel was put in - ie normal or super unleaded. Once you've made your choice you should stick with it.

Now I can't remember the exact details (and I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong). My dealer was Cheam Motors - 020 8394 2266 - very helpful bunch, I'm sure they could fill you in on the details.

Personally, I've run mine on normal unleaded since day one, so I can't comment on super unleaded. If you get better economy on super unleaded, then fine (although does the higher cost of super unleaded outweigh the improved economy??).

Enjoy your new car

Chris

(PS Running in - very good idea. You will be tempted, but don't boot it below 1000 miles - it runs on ultra thin running-in oil for the first 1000 miles). How you treat your car in the first 3-6 months will largely dictate its reliability (according to my dealer))

[This message has been edited by Chris L (edited 05-06-2000).]

Thanks for all your advice, after a research I have decided on giving super a try - something to do with the ecu allowing higher levels of boost - does this mean anything to anyone?

Waste of money. SUL makes b****r all difference except to your wallet. I've ran both for extended periods of time (I ran SUL on my MY95 turbo for a year until I saw the light). Better saving up the difference for some mods.

D.

When I collected my MY00 in April, dealer said super unleaded, but I started filling up with unleaded and ran ok. Then switched to SUL a couple of tankfuls ago, and the car seemed to run a little smoother. Since the price difference went upto 6/7p a litre, I've started putting UL in again - and there is no difference!! Save yourself £3 a tankful and use UL I'd say.

Regarding running in, I kept mine under 3k revs for first 500 then 4k next 500. Only started wellying after 1200 miles. You'll be surprised how quickly they go!

Andrew