[Fitz335]

So currently stationed in Italy, the 98 Octane stations are few and far between. I've heard by using the lower 95 it will lower HP and MPG's. Is there any maintenance related issues that I will experience? Should I change my plugs more frequently? Thanks for any help, I'm trying to get ahead of this before/if it becomes a problem.

[bmwsinceday1]

Cool, Fitz- are you at Sigonella? Ragusa? Just kinda curious as I have relatives near there, and just passed through there last August (went around the whole island). Anyway, Im not 100% certain about the 335i, but my 328i will take higher octane AND 87 octane and the computer will "adjust" no problem (adjucting the spark timing). Hey, I burn 87 any day. Why waste. Hopefully, your car will do the same, at least, until you ship the car back and use your favorite higher octane........Enjoy the wood fired brick oven pizza, man!

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by Fitz335

So currently stationed in Italy, the 98 Octane stations are few and far between. I've heard by using the lower 95 it will lower HP and MPG's. Is there any maintenance related issues that I will experience? Should I change my plugs more frequently? Thanks for any help, I'm trying to get ahead of this before/if it becomes a problem.

You should be cool with the 95; engine will be fine, too.

[Fitz335]

Originally Posted by bmwsinceday1

Cool, Fitz- are you at Sigonella? Ragusa? Just kinda curious as I have relatives near there, and just passed through there last August (went around the whole island). Anyway, Im not 100% certain about the 335i, but my 328i will take higher octane AND 87 octane and the computer will "adjust" no problem (adjucting the spark timing). Hey, I burn 87 any day. Why waste. Hopefully, your car will do the same, at least, until you ship the car back and use your favorite higher octane........Enjoy the wood fired brick oven pizza, man!

Im at Sigonella, got a gorgeous ocean view apartment in Aci Trezza. The food in general here is absurdy good.

The car seems to be running fine so I guess i won't fret about the fuel, thanks for the replies.

[Spitfire007]

It's just a car, not a jewel.
And it will adapt to a different octane. Had to put 87 in mine, with 10% ethanol and it barely knew the difference.

[bmwsinceday1]

Originally Posted by Fitz335

Im at Sigonella, got a gorgeous ocean view apartment in Aci Trezza. The food in general here is absurdy good.

The car seems to be running fine so I guess i won't fret about the fuel, thanks for the replies.

Sounds good, Fitz- glad to see youre enjoying the time spent there. Yup- I know about the food- take care of that BM, and yourself.......and dont get too much sun.