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Do I need to use 98RON in my performance car?

I have a Mazda3 MPS 2009 and the fuel flap says use MIN 98RON but my supplying dealer - SG Petch - said 95 is fine. Forums suggest you'll lose some mpg & power with 95 but I am not too fussed about this, i just don't want to damage the engine. Please advise me!

Asked on 26 December 2012 by hendomem

Answered by Honest John
Use 98 or 99 Ron petrol or sell the car and get something designed to run on 95 Ron petrol.
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