Re: 2008 and Premium Gas

"socamb" <socamb@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
news:b78432bf-f681-4707-8e87-ab5e2552a0c6@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>I am considering purchasing a 2008 miata. O have a 1997 and love it. I
> noticed the 2008 miata required premium gas. Is this true. The dealer
> said it does not really require it.
>
> I will have a hard time purchasing a car that required premium gas
> these days.
>
> any thoughts the group has would be appreciated.

From the E-version of the 2008 MX-5 owner's manual.

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Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.

Fuel Octane Rating*(Anti-knock index)

Premium unleaded fuel 91 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or above)

* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline 
station pumps.

You may use a regular unleaded fuel with an Octane Rating from 87 to 90
(91 
to 95 RON)

but this will slightly reduce performance, such as reduced engine output, 
and engine

knocking.

Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could cause the emission 
control system

to lose effectiveness. It could also cause engine knocking and serious 
engine damage.

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Jim