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Date:         Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:09:52 -0700
Reply-To:     J McCavitt <mccavittj@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         J McCavitt <mccavittj@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: best gasoline to use
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Hi gang,
Just my $.02 on the fuel issue; I've had more success with using 87 octane and backing the timing off a degree or two, than using 91 octane and running the prescribed timing... engine runs cooler, NO pre-ignition (pinging, knock, etc.) Mileage did not change a bit. The whole idea behind premium fuel is to prevent pre-ignition, which is an uncontroled explosion of the fuel/air mixture, as opposed to the desired burn rate of the mix. Turbocharged or high-compression H.O. engines NEED premium fuel. Ours do not, if they are in proper tune. Spend the extra money you would pour into your tank on a new set of plug wires or something useful (In-dash DVD, maybe?).
Jerry McCavitt
'86 Syncro GL 15"








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