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09-25-2011 | 09:33 PM
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My Ride: 2010 535 xi - M Sport Pkg & other goodies
Did you check your manual? Turbo cars are more sensitive, but I'd guess your knock sensor will just adjust things accordingly and you'll have less than max power. I doubt running 87 octane will harm your car, our previous Volvo XC70 with a 3 liter turbo engine said this stuff in the manual. If you start hearing pinging, maybe an octane booster could help?
09-27-2011 | 04:57 AM
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Required fuel
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended.
However, you may also use gasoline with less
AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is 87.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rating,
the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no affect on the engine life.
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended.
However, you may also use gasoline with less
AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is 87.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rating,
the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no affect on the engine life.
HTH,
Jim / crewzer
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