2004 3l outback

crayman · Post by **crayman** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:09 am

Can i use std unleaded petrol in this vehicle ( premium not available in some out back sites)

GOD · Post by **GOD** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:42 am

I've used regular unleaded in a 2003 model (EZ30D engine) with no ill effects. Octane booster would probably be a good idea if you're not going to have premium for an extended period.

Dane.

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:26 am

If you keep your tank diluted, ( fill it with premium, then when its half full, and you have the chance, put enough normal unleaded in to get you to the nearest premium fuel station) you should be ok.

I believe the worst it will do is go into limp mode and power will be reduced

Willie · Post by **Willie** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:36 am

When travelling between Darwin and the rest of the world, I would always take some octane booster with me and use it on re-fills where no premium was available. Between Darwin and Sydney, I'd normally take 3 bottles per trip. This seemed to be sufficient.

It used to amaze me some of the out-of-the-way places that did have premium, though.