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Date:         Fri, 28 Dec 2001 15:41:50 -0600
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: higher octane needs
Comments: To: JM060356@AOL.COM
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They were counting on fuel being the same for many years. Most new fuels have anti knock compounds added along with the Green Peace juices. I think everybody runs regular unleaded in their vans unless they have a special high altitude run to make to a ski area.

Stan

On Fri, 28 Dec 2001 15:04:35 EST Jim Morgan <JM060356@AOL.COM> writes: > In my owners manuel It states 91 octane . That is premium go juice. > The p.o. > of my > 86 GL used min 93 if not 94 SUNOCO. Still has original heads @ 186k > on it.As > it was explained to me and i took the pleadge higher octane Lower > combustion > temps, > higher milage and less ware on the componets hoses/seals do not dry > out. I > know thatyou will not agree but I cannot argue the end result on > this > vanagon. > > Jim Morgan 86GL "Breadbox" > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.


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