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Yeah just like the 172/182 does. My trophy has only ever been run on 95ron from the day i bought it, and it has never had a problem. I think its just renault playing the cautious card, as they will test the engine and the car using 98+ so as to get the figures that they print.
The only cars which benefit from running anything more than 95, are high performance turbos, or exotic cars such a Astons/Ferarris.
In one of the Car mags they did a back to back test, with a golf GTI and a Impreza using all of the different brands of fuel, and the differences were so small that in some case the 95 ron performed better than the 98+
It is also well known that depending how long 98+ fuel has been stored at the petrol station, it degrads to a point that it is no better than 95ron.
The only cars which benefit from running anything more than 95, are high performance turbos, or exotic cars such a Astons/Ferarris.
In one of the Car mags they did a back to back test, with a golf GTI and a Impreza using all of the different brands of fuel, and the differences were so small that in some case the 95 ron performed better than the 98+
It is also well known that depending how long 98+ fuel has been stored at the petrol station, it degrads to a point that it is no better than 95ron.
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
It would make more sense if they said just use Shell Optimax, as it has the best cleaning properties of any fuel.
Renault make me laugh, some of the crap they come up with.
Renault make me laugh, some of the crap they come up with.
RenaultSport Clio 172
KyleB said:
Hmmm guess?!
Sorry, had to be done!
The fuel recommendation for the 197 is 97 or 98, not 95. The handbook is being changed as is the sticker in the fuel filler flap
MRBILLYUK said:
My answer wasn't really for you, it was for any 197 owners !
cock mobile.
PMSL, Mr Billy UK got owned by Jeremy!!! :clown:
98 was the recommended fuel for the 172/182 as well, there's been numourous threads about which petrol to use, I always ran mine on 97, at the end of the day, you don't buy a hot hatch and stick in cheap fuel, so I would go by what Renault say.
98 was the recommended fuel for the 172/182 as well, there's been numourous threads about which petrol to use, I always ran mine on 97, at the end of the day, you don't buy a hot hatch and stick in cheap fuel, so I would go by what Renault say.
There is a difference. 172 and 182 can run on 95, though the recommendation is that they run on 98.
197s should only be run on 97 or 98, not 95
197s should only be run on 97 or 98, not 95
Jeremy Townsend said:
So as stated in the opening post in this thread, 95 will "f**k the engine up"? Is this the official line from Renualt, Jeremy? Because if it is, I wont be buying any second hand 197s that have used more than the first tank of fuel :dead: Where do you stand on warranty issues then?
Sorry but the notion that a production engined hatchback cannot use normal pump fuel is preposturous surely?
MRBILLYUK said:Tbh i'm not bothered what the 197 runs on , cos i won't be buying one , imo they look crap .
I had an invitation to drive one from my local dealership , but i was busy that night , i was washing my hair , lol
Well that's your loss mate, the 197 is a superb car to look at, be in and drive. At the risk of repeating myself though, the one I drove felt slow. Not even close to my 182Cup in terms of straightline urgency. A superb car otherwise though :approve:
Daniel
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Our 197 demonstrator has been run on Super since day 1, getting better and better with mileage, (its done about 900 now)Yesterday our dumbass driver put £15 of normal 95 unleaded in and the difference was unreal...Kangarooing everywhere, spluttering, and it felt strangled. Needless to say, This morning it has been filled with optimax!!
