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Jun 22, 2011 | 03:44 PM

mp0109

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is premium gas required?

just bought a 2001 volvo s40 1.9t....haven't registered it yet, but is premium gas required? or can I use regular ?

Jun 22, 2011 | 04:14 PM

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Regular is fine but Premium is better for these cars. The car will run smoother and have a little better MPG as well as power.

Jun 22, 2011 | 04:27 PM

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sounds good, thanks matt

Jun 22, 2011 | 05:10 PM

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No problem. And welcome to the Volvo family!

Jun 23, 2011 | 02:19 AM

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I ran 87 for about a month, lot more groggy and not as much boost/more lag. Overall worth the extra 3 dollars or so.

Jun 24, 2011 | 06:17 AM

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Thanks ShowTek. sounds good to me!

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