Will mid-grade gasoline hurt my engine?
[I did read the fine thread a few lines down that's similar to this. I guess I really just need to know if the engine will be okay. It's a '95 E-320 with the 104 engine.]
After working a twelve hour day and then going to the gym, I was too tired to realize that I filled the tank of my E-320 almost all the way up with mid-grade gasoline. (This station had the premium in the middle and the mid-grade on the right, DUH!) I then topped it off with a few gallons of high-test.
I'd say the ratio in the tank now is 75% mid-grade and 25% premium.
Is there any cause for concern? Should I have the tank drained? If not, should I drive in a certain way to prevent any damage?
Thanks for any help!
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Current:
2014 VW Tiguan SEL 4Motion 43,000 miles.
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (wife's).
Past:
2006 Jetta TDI 135,970 miles. Sold Nov. '13.
1995 E-320 Special Edition. 220,200 miles. Sold Sept. '07.
1987 190-E 16 valve. 153,000 miles. Sold Feb. '06.
1980 300-D 225,000 miles. Donated to the National Kidney Foundation.
1980 240-D manual, 297,500 miles. Totaled by inattentive driver.
Last edited by sfloriII; 08-28-2003 at 11:39 PM.
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