Need to know what type of gas does it use, prem or reg

Asked by Nadaney Feb 26, 2008 at 01:35 PM about the 1998 Volvo S70 T5 Turbo

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Want to know what type of gas is use for this car.  There is no owners manual and I bought it use.  Have not drove it yet.

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Aaron answered 15 years ago

regular will work, but since its a turbo, i'd say premium

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Christopher answered 13 years ago

The 1998 Volvo S70 T5 Requires 91 Octane. If 91 Is not available use 93. 89 Will work, but you will get poor mileage and have a lack of power. DO NOT run anything lower than 89.

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Christopher answered 13 years ago

No, regular is not advised for the T5. The T5 has a high compression engine with a high compression turbocharger.

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