What type of Gas are you using?
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What type of Gas are you using?
Just wondering what grade of gas are you guys using?
I used just regular gas ?
Should I use just a middle grade ?
Do you think I could damage the engine by using just regular?
Thanks
I used just regular gas ?
Should I use just a middle grade ?
Do you think I could damage the engine by using just regular?
Thanks
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From: Better Neighborhood, Arizona
Use premium, you don't save any money using regular because of the poorer gas mileage. Not to mention the reduced power.
And yes, you can damage the engine because with regular gas in a higher compression motor, the fuel may detonate prematurely causing serious issues.
And yes, you can damage the engine because with regular gas in a higher compression motor, the fuel may detonate prematurely causing serious issues.
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From: Austin Texas
There are differ octanes for the grade - deppens where you live and who you buy from.
In Texas prem is 93 and in Calif its mostly 91.
I alternate mix 93 Prem with 89 Plus (therefore 91 effective).
Ethanol "E10" is the "open" issue with any grade and can/will
effect you adversly depending on its purity and water absortion.
There are also "Winter" and "Summer" blends.
In Texas prem is 93 and in Calif its mostly 91.
I alternate mix 93 Prem with 89 Plus (therefore 91 effective).
Ethanol "E10" is the "open" issue with any grade and can/will
effect you adversly depending on its purity and water absortion.
There are also "Winter" and "Summer" blends.
Last edited by EL_PIC; Mar 26, 2011 at 08:31 AM.
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