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[ST] Sprint ST fuel requirements



In a message dated 6/8/01 10:04:03 AM, owner-st-digest@xxxxxxxxxx writes:

<< 2) The Sprint seems to get excellent mileage but can I use regular? The
>Triumph web site says RON 95 but this means nothing to a yank.IOW, is RON
>95=87US >>

My '95 sprint runs fine on 87 octane, but pings a little if I really abuse 
it, (ie accelerate from idle in 6th gear) and even then I notice it only if I 
don't have my ear plugs in. I use 89 octane now-at 50 mpg, it doesn't cost 
that much more. Dave Collins, San Diego.

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