On 5/15/05 9:13 PM, "Dan Krautkremer" <kd5ceu@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> Howdy again,
>
>    What octane fuel should I use? The label calls
> for 91 octane. That was back in 86'. The fuel has
> improved, right. Will I cause any damage by running 87
> octane? Thanx again...
>
> Danno
> Delaware Water Gap, PA
> 89' Jetta (daily driver)
> 86' Vanagon (family hauler)
> 79' Rocco (availabel)
>
>
>

The label uses the european RON octane scale.  The gas pumps in the US
reflect and average octane rating of RON and MON  or
(R+M)/2 which is a lower number.  The same usually as whatever your pump is
selling as regular gas.

jimt