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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 06:02 AM
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R56 recommended octane?

Does anyone know what the recommended minimum octane for the 2007 cooperS is?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 06:07 AM
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91 octane
 
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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I have tried to get through the online owner's manual, but keep getting interrupted.

Does Mini cover anything about ethanol? All fuel I can purchase in the area has at least 10% ethanol content now.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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I've been running 91 octane from Quiktrip (of all places) and I'm getting decent MPG and great power.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Skuzzy
Does Mini cover anything about ethanol? All fuel I can purchase in the area has at least 10% ethanol content now.
From page 85 of the owner's manual:

Field experience has indicated significant differences
in fuel quality: volatility, composition,
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale
in the United States and Canada. Fuels containing
up to and including 10% ethanol or other
oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight,
that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an
equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void
the applicable warranties with respect to defects
in materials or workmanship.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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Thank you Colea, appreciate it!

I'll be running 93 octane w/10% ethanol. Should be good to go. Now, all I need is my CAR!!!! WAAAAH!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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No E85
 
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