2014 6 cyl Outback Fuel Grade requirements

Asked by David Sep 19, 2018 at 04:07 PM about the 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a new (2018) Subaru Outback 3.6R.  I live in Santa Fe, NM , 6000 ft
altitude.  The Manual says use 88+ octane fuel. Is that necessary at this
altitude?

3 Answers

F_O_R answered 6 years ago

If it runs good and does not ping then use it. Do you have a lower grade available?

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David answered 6 years ago

Thank you. Yes there is a lower grade available, I believe 84 or 85 octane.

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