On 3/14/05 11:08, "Jim Felder" <felder@KNOLOGY.NET> wrote: > If there is ever a last word on anything on this list, I figure it > would be gasoline. It sure isn't oil or tires! > > So is there a consensus on the correct octane rating for the vanagon? > Specifically a 2.1. > > I have always run high-test in it because when a car is doing well you > hate to change. And years ago I was driving to texas in a 69 aircooled > in really hot weather, and burned a piston running low-test, so I've > just been spooked ever since. > > What should I really be running, though? > > Thanks, > > Jim > > The octane wanted is standard old base fuel. The only specification that VW put on it is that it should be a detergent injector cleaning fuel. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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