Gas.

Asked by WolfpackTE May 25, 2008 at 07:40 PM about the 1998 BMW 3 Series 328i Sedan RWD

Question type: General

Do you have to use premium gas in this car or does it have engine sensors that will allow for regular to be used?

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Robert answered 15 years ago

Only use premium other wise you could cause detonation in the cylinders. Causing damage to your motor.

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કેયુર answered 15 years ago

yes u can use normal gas, but its recommended u use premium as it will not cause engine knocks and other problems, ive heard people using normal though ive never tried it...

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Ilkka answered 15 years ago

Allows 91-98 RON octane fuel and has sensors. (I use premium anyway..)

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Ethan answered 15 years ago

I've accidentally put regular (87 octane) in my car and it ran fine, but I would stick with premium just in case.

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