Quick and dirty:<br /><br />What octane gas should I be using with a 1997 Volvo 4.3GL?
R randyo Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined Apr 8, 2005 Messages 108 Jul 11, 2005 #1 Quick and dirty:<br /><br />What octane gas should I be using with a 1997 Volvo 4.3GL?
youmansjason Seaman Joined Jun 3, 2005 Messages 73 Jul 11, 2005 #2 Re: What octane gas for '97 volvo 4.3GL? I've got the exact same engine. The Volvo-Penta owners manual says a minimum of 89 octane. <br /><br />However, I usually alternate between 89 and 93(premium) to help prevent run-on that these engines are prone to do.
Re: What octane gas for '97 volvo 4.3GL? I've got the exact same engine. The Volvo-Penta owners manual says a minimum of 89 octane. <br /><br />However, I usually alternate between 89 and 93(premium) to help prevent run-on that these engines are prone to do.
R randyo Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined Apr 8, 2005 Messages 108 Jul 12, 2005 #3 Re: What octane gas for '97 volvo 4.3GL? Thanks! What do you mean by run-on? When you kill the engine it keeps running?
Re: What octane gas for '97 volvo 4.3GL? Thanks! What do you mean by run-on? When you kill the engine it keeps running?
B bluewater19 Chief Petty Officer Joined Apr 25, 2003 Messages 505 Jul 12, 2005 #4 Re: What octane gas for '97 volvo 4.3GL? I use 89 on mine per manufacture specs. Never had a problem yet!
Re: What octane gas for '97 volvo 4.3GL? I use 89 on mine per manufacture specs. Never had a problem yet!
180shabah Rear Admiral Joined Mar 26, 2005 Messages 4,995 Jul 14, 2005 #5 Re: What octane gas for '97 volvo 4.3GL? save your money, stick to 89. if your engine starts to diesel, just run some seafoam through the carb to get rid of the carbon build up.
Re: What octane gas for '97 volvo 4.3GL? save your money, stick to 89. if your engine starts to diesel, just run some seafoam through the carb to get rid of the carbon build up.
