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Date:         Mon, 14 Mar 2005 12:11:14 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: What was the last word on which type of gas to use?
Comments: To: Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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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.


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