Does BMW i3 need premium gas?

In the i3Visit the i3 Forum manual, BMW makes the curious statement that they “recommend” using 91 octane gas, but the “minimum” octane rating is actually 89.

Is it OK to put super unleaded in a Unleaded car?

Mixing unleaded and super unleaded petrol is safe for you and your car. Unleaded has a octane rating of 95 while super unleaded is 98 and designed to be more fuel efficient with a smoother engine operation. Combining the two in equal parts in your tank gives you a mixed grade petrol of around 96 octane rating number.

Does the BMW i3 have a petrol engine?

The BMW i3 is a B-segment, high-roof hatchback manufactured and marketed by BMW with an electric powertrain using rear wheel drive via a single-speed transmission and an underfloor Li-ion battery pack and an optional range-extending petrol engine.

Does my BMW really need premium gas?

No matter your model, BMW recommends using only premium-unleaded fuel. That’s not to say your BMW won’t run on lower-grade fuel, but premium-unleaded fuel will maintain its quality in the long run, letting you drive at peak performance consistently.

Does super unleaded clean engine?

The benefits of using a fuel with a higher octane rating includes improved engine performance and lower consumption. Premium or super unleaded petrol also contain additives designed to keep your engine clean, so your car will perform better for longer.

Is it worth using super unleaded?

Some cars run optimally on standard unleaded fuel, while others run more efficiently on higher octane fuels like super unleaded. It is perfectly fine to use a higher-octane fuel than the manufacturer recommends for your car – though it’s unlikely to offer any discernible benefit.

How much fuel does a BMW i3 use?

Over nearly 10,000 miles it drank a modest 193 litres of unleaded, meaning a nominal 165.8mpg fuel consumption figure at a cost of £231.17p.

Is the BMW i3 a stepping stone car?

You see, the BMW i3 is a stepping-stone car – a product bridging the gap between yesteryear and the brave new world of tomorrow. No wonder it’s won an evangelical following all of its own in the four years it’s been on sale.

Is the BMW i3 a big front boot?

Not a big front boot! Almost exactly one year after it arrived on CAR’s fleet, the slate grey BMW i3 has gone, leaving me with pangs of loss. It didn’t set my trousers on fire dynamically, nor can I fondly recall individual drives, but the i3 fostered a new type of connection.

Is the BMW i3’s a warm hatch?

What is new is the i3 S, a warm hatch with 10mm lower suspension, 20mm wider tyres and 0-62mph in 6.9sec. Count us as interested…