• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SVT Tech Forum

octane requirements?

  • Thread starter Thread starter thoncas
  • Start date Start date Nov 24, 2004
T

thoncas

New Member
Nov 24, 2004
2
0
0
Nov 24, 2004
#1
  • Nov 24, 2004
  • #1
I'm looking into buying a 96 cobra but before I do, I need to find out if it needs premium gas or not. I've looked all over the internet but as of yet havn't been able to find out the answer. Thanks to anyone who can help me out with this one.
 
M

matrix77ny

New Member
Oct 14, 2004
25
0
0
Nov 24, 2004
#2
  • Nov 24, 2004
  • #2
I think all the cobras have premium for their recommended octane but it wont hurt the engine to use lesser octane. I dont think your engine will run to its full ability with lesser octane's.
 

COBRA90GT

Mustang Master
Sep 22, 2001
6,654
0
87
HOCKEYTOWN ® , MI
Nov 24, 2004
#3
  • Nov 24, 2004
  • #3
Yes, use premium fuel.
 
T

thoncas

New Member
Nov 24, 2004
2
0
0
Nov 24, 2004
#4
  • Nov 24, 2004
  • #4
alright, thanks guys.
 
A

arkansas mystic

New Member
Jun 1, 2004
134
0
0
Jacksonville, FL
Nov 26, 2004
#5
  • Nov 26, 2004
  • #5
go with the premium
 
D

Darkhorse845

Banned
Nov 17, 2004
101
0
0
Las Vegas,Nevada
Nov 27, 2004
#6
  • Nov 27, 2004
  • #6
Yes go with premium in your 4V.
 

doogz

Founding Member
Apr 11, 2002
760
0
0
London, UK
Nov 27, 2004
#7
  • Nov 27, 2004
  • #7
matrix77ny said:
I think all the cobras have premium for their recommended octane but it wont hurt the engine to use lesser octane. I dont think your engine will run to its full ability with lesser octane's.
Click to expand...


It will hurt the engine to use a lesser octane. 91+ only.
 

sawman70

New Member
Nov 15, 2004
156
0
0
Cleveland Ohio Area
Nov 27, 2004
#8
  • Nov 27, 2004
  • #8
Absolutey use 91+ and as you add mods or tuning go to 94 and stay there. Also, do not use low grade/no name gas. It only takes one missfire to end the fun.

Detonation Kills
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Power steering hoses
  • Teen'93stang5.0
  • Apr 3, 2026
  • 1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech
Replies
3
Views
153
1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech Apr 14, 2026
Teen'93stang5.0
96 GT 4.6 w/ dirty spark plug well
  • Mustang Momma
  • Apr 7, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
3
Views
106
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Apr 9, 2026
LILCBRA
S
S302 Saleen supercharger help
  • sschoup
  • Nov 19, 2025
  • 2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk
Replies
2
Views
291
2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk Nov 19, 2025
sschoup
S
B
Tensioner arm bolt
  • brandon4v
  • Jan 14, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
5
Views
237
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Feb 2, 2026
squeak93
C
1997 3.8l v6 timing cover mismatch *eBay guaranteed fit* haha please HELP
  • chasondragons
  • Apr 3, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
0
Views
89
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Apr 3, 2026
chasondragons
C
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SVT Tech Forum
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?