Eugene Hughes
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I have a 2001 SL500. Should I be using the dearer super unleaded, or is normal unleaded ok. I have a misfire and wondered if it could be down to fuel.
R129 SL500 Which fuel to use
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Hi, I have the same engine in mine and it runs fine on 95 octane
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Thanks Malcolm. Does the 230 have the same engine as the 129 then?
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did the coil pack not fix the misfire??
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did the coil pack not fix the misfire??
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Won't get it on until Wednesday Giles. Have to work to get the shillings to pay for it 
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Yes through till 2006
As jib,did you try the new coil pack or changing them over
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