Can I use high octane fuel in my 2002 Ford Focus?
The handbook for my July 2002 Ford Focus states there is no point in using petrol of a higher octane than 95. Presumably fuel constituents have changed considerably over the last 11 years. So is the handbook still correct?
Asked on 21 December 2013 by JW, Wallingford
Answered by
Honest John
Using Shell V-Power Nitro Plus will give you 5-10 per cent more power, keep the engine fuel system clean, and give more torque at lower revs allowing you to change up earlier and achieve a small improvement in economy. Your handbook was written long before V-Power Nitro Plus was developed.
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