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kiriprice
By kiriprice | AA Member | 4 Posts | 8 March 2020 at 7:22pm

Hi I have just purchased a 2008 Subaru Exiga GT (import) - I was told by the dealer to run this only on 95 or 98 because of the Turbo. Can you please confirm this is correct - and if so - which one is better! Many thanks!

Anon
By Cade | AA Expert | 3937 Posts | 9 March 2020 at 11:26am

Hi there,
There is no information available for most imports, generally 95 is find for a turbo as a minimum but not all service stations have 95 octane so sometimes 98 will be required. The NZ new Legacy GT turbo of the same year is listed as using 95 octane fuel.

kiriprice
By kiriprice | AA Member | 4 Posts | 9 March 2020 at 3:09pm

Thank you so much for your quick reply Cade - much appreciated! Ok - another one for for you - another import - 2007 Nissan Dualis - ok on 91?!

Anon
By Cade | AA Expert | 3937 Posts | 9 March 2020 at 3:36pm

I can't see any fuel specs for the Dualis, but the similar vehicle Qashqai lists 91 octane fuel from 2008. I have no specs for 2007 vehicles.

kiriprice
By kiriprice | AA Member | 4 Posts | 9 March 2020 at 3:43pm

Thanks Cade! :)