what do I do? I can't find anything but 87 89 91 or 100 here. Do you think it makes a difference? I would assume the manufacturer knows what they are talking about but....
2006-09-12 11:11:31 · 12 answers · asked by al 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mercedes-Benz
Oh you get to use that nice expensive high test gas.
2006-09-12 11:17:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it will not hurt your motor just your wallet. High octane fuel has a more predictable burn to it and is needed in performance vehicles where they have the timing set so exact that if there were a lower octane fuel in it there would be detonation. If you have no problems with regular fuel keep running it and save yourself some cash. It is true that you will get a little better fuel mileage with higher octane fuel but the price difference does not make it worth it. Hope I have been helpful.
2016-03-26 22:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by Janet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Europe gas octanes are much higher and 93 is one of the lower ones but I use 91 in my MB and everything is OK
2006-09-13 08:29:02 · answer #3 · answered by Julka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
91 will work fine and the car will protect itself if you go below that but you will lose performance if you go below 91 and your mileage will go down and it may actually cost you more to use the 87 due to reduced gas mileage. also i havnt seen any cars with detonation damage due to low octane gas, never the less, the engine is designed for high octane fuel and you should use it whenever possible.
2006-09-13 16:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by 70xbody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
91 should be fine. I also have a German car and I've been in places where 93 wasn't available so I went with 91 and it was fine.
2006-09-12 11:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only the 100 is higher than 93. Unfortunately you need to pick that expensive one.
2006-09-12 11:13:46 · answer #6 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only use numher higher than 93 to prevent engine knocking
2006-09-14 21:28:04 · answer #7 · answered by candy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
which country do you reside in? becos most asian countries and europe has higher octane levels than in US. also check that the octane unit on measure - RON or something else http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating
i have a C class and use 91. i live in the US.
2006-09-15 11:34:24 · answer #8 · answered by EL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say that you use 91 octane with some octane booster and you should be good to go!
2006-09-16 05:14:57 · answer #9 · answered by italianpanther7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you choose anything lower than 93, you're asking for trouble and when it comes to your warranty---you're on your own.
2006-09-13 07:25:36 · answer #10 · answered by ann a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋