Pre Cat Fuel Type?
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I know this has probably been asked a thousand times but I have been given so many varying views that I thought I should check.
I am under the impression that I can use unleaded and super unleaded in my 1992 4 precat. (97 and 98 ron)
I was told however by a mechanic at a main dealer for TVR,s "NEVER EVER" (I quote!) put unleaded fuel into a precat unless you put in an additive "YOU WILL RUIN IT AND NEED A NEW ENGINE" ( I quote!)
This is totally opposite to everything else I have been told.
Anyone have the definative answer?
Mike
I am under the impression that I can use unleaded and super unleaded in my 1992 4 precat. (97 and 98 ron)
I was told however by a mechanic at a main dealer for TVR,s "NEVER EVER" (I quote!) put unleaded fuel into a precat unless you put in an additive "YOU WILL RUIN IT AND NEED A NEW ENGINE" ( I quote!)
This is totally opposite to everything else I have been told.
Anyone have the definative answer?
Mike
Hello Vestas.When I bought my pre cat Griff 400 the guy told me only to put in LRP fuel.Later I read the car owners hand book and it advised NEVER USE LEADED FUEL even in an emergency as it will damage the oxygen sensors!!! Personally I use Shell Optimax some say they can tell the difference some say they cant but the Griff likes it.Cheers.
Hello 2sheds.Good point.I may be wrong but I think have an 1992 origanal Griff 400 hand book with service history.I may have one of the last Griff 400`s and the hand book may be in anticipation of the arrival of the catalytic 500 Griffs.
My handbook Only specifies 4ltr and 4.3ltr griffs, dose the 5ltr handbook ONLY specify that model OR all three???
>> Edited by Just Trouble on Sunday 11th May 21:18
>> Edited by Just Trouble on Sunday 11th May 21:24
Good point.I may be wrong but I think have an 1992 origanal Griff 400 hand book with service history.I may have one of the last Griff 400`s and the hand book may be in anticipation of the arrival of the catalytic 500 Griffs. My handbook Only specifies 4ltr and 4.3ltr griffs, dose the 5ltr handbook ONLY specify that model OR all three??? >> Edited by Just Trouble on Sunday 11th May 21:18
>> Edited by Just Trouble on Sunday 11th May 21:24
There is an unleaded decision tree in the bible 2. There is the an unleaded FAQ on my website with all the options.
the 4.xx Griffs did have there own handbook and when the 500 came out, they got the 4.x with a few page supplement and then eventually the 500 manual was issued. the 4.x manuals have long since gone and only the 500 manula is available at around £50 from TVR. so many 4.x owners ended up with the 500 manual as there was no alternative.
steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk
PS I would not go near LRP personally. There is no standard.
the 4.xx Griffs did have there own handbook and when the 500 came out, they got the 4.x with a few page supplement and then eventually the 500 manual was issued. the 4.x manuals have long since gone and only the 500 manula is available at around £50 from TVR. so many 4.x owners ended up with the 500 manual as there was no alternative.
steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk
PS I would not go near LRP personally. There is no standard.
During the fuel strike/blockades a couple of years back my dealer told me my 4.3BV would run on anything that you could get into the tank.
I suggested single malt scotch, which was far easier to come by than petrol at the time, but they clarified and said any petrol, 4 star, unleaded, or super unleaded, but that if I wanted to run on anything other than super unleaded for an extended period I should check with the dealer with regard to timing and/or additives etc.
I suggested single malt scotch, which was far easier to come by than petrol at the time, but they clarified and said any petrol, 4 star, unleaded, or super unleaded, but that if I wanted to run on anything other than super unleaded for an extended period I should check with the dealer with regard to timing and/or additives etc.
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