VW Scirocco - I assume it takes leaded petrol?

[full_chat]

Hi guys and girls,

I've just bought an old Scirocco to use for commuting/dross work, am I right in assuming that mine - an '87 Scala 1.8 carb runs on leaded juice?

If so does anyone have any recomendations for a lead replacement additive - I've heard Castrol Valvemaster is good, anyone able to speak from experience on this?

Thanks in advance,

Chris

[mustard]

nope, you can use unleaded, if IIRC correctly though timing may need to be adjusted (but I very much suspect that the previous owner will have had this done) , there should be a label on the fuel filler cap with more info.

NO addertives required, I had a 84 Injection 1.8 that was set up to run on 95ron and had no problems whatsoever in over 70k miles (had 112k on it when I sold it)

>> Edited by mustard on Monday 5th July 11:52

[full_chat]

Excellent, it currently has a tank of straight unleaded in there at the moment and is running very well, I can check/tweak the timing with the aid of the Haynes manual which is on its way to me.

Just wanted to here that I won't damage the engine by using unleaded so thanks!

[chimburt]

UL is fine, i've run 2 scirocs - a 1.6GT and a 1.8 scala, both earlier than yours.
optimax or SUL is better - engine is happier all round as VW specify higher octane tha regular UL sold in this country, but 95RON won't damage it.