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Hillman Minx 1961 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Hillman Minx here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Additive for minx
Your Hillman's engine had a compression ratio of 8.3:1 when new, and the factory recommended that it was run on fuel with an octane rating of at least 97. On that basis the fuel to use now is premium unleaded, which has an octane rating of 96. Use an additive such as Valvemaster, available at your local servo.
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Hillman Minx 1961 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1961 Hillman Minx is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Hillman Minx is available with the following fuel type: Leaded.
| Hillman Minx Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe | Sedan | 1.5L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | — | |
| Special | Sedan | 1.5L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | — | |
| base | Wagon | 1.5L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | — | |