I put the wrong petrol in a car that I brought today, what should I do?
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Asked by GuruJ1ZD2 Aug 02, 2020 at 03:26 AM about the 2008 Suzuki Swift Hatchback

Question type: General

I purchased a 2008  suzuki swift sport today and I accidentally put 91 petrol in it
instead of 98. Am I going to damage the motor by doing this? What should I do
now?

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Peter answered 4 years ago

U could put octane booster in it, drive it down a ¼of a tank and refill with 98octane.

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James answered 4 years ago

You should be fine. If you hear knocking or pinging on acceleration add the octane booster. When you get near empty refill with the correct 98 octane. Hope that helps! Jim

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Jason answered 4 years ago

Yeah, I wouldn't worry too much. Like what others said, add octane booster if symptoms are present

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