Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Tech Help

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-13-2008, 07:53 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 86
Regular or plus unleaded in a 190e 2.3-16?

Anyone using regular or plus instead of super in their 16 valve 190? I know the car says too use premium/super unleaded. The resistor is still in place that back the timing back. R16 i think its called.

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-13-2008, 11:27 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Posts: 188
I would stay with the 91 octane , as recommend. The difference in price per gallon is minimal, relative to the decreased "mpg", you will see with 89 octane fuel.

The cost of premium, vs regular, is actually minimal right now, considering the the efficiently of the proper fuel.
__________________
1993 190E 2.6 135k
1989 Ford Thunderbird SC 5 Spd 79K
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-14-2008, 05:06 PM
MTI's Avatar
MTI MTI is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 10,626
Given the compression ratio and powerband in the twincam, using a lesser fuel in the 2.3-16 is false economy. The M102 engines don't have knock sensors and the valves on Cosworth head are pretty sensitive as it is.

Really, break out a calculator and figure out what the cost difference is on that 70L tank.

Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:36 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page