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19/02/2026 6:13 am
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I recently purchased a 2025 Volkswagen Taos which is powered by of their small 4 cylinder turbos. I was surprised to see the manufacturer recommended 87 octane gas. Does that sound right to you? All other turbos I’ve owned have recommended premium (91 or above) octane gas.
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19/02/2026 7:55 am
The engine management system of that vehicle is apparently designed to handle 87 octane. Whether you'll get better performance with higher octane fuel depends on the design of that system.
@chucktobias thanks! I’m going with the recommendation then. Appreciate the quick answer.