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Date:         Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:02:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: PS Octane mistake -- typo
Comments: To: PDL <pdl_749@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <20061019182444.27187.qmail@web60416.mail.yahoo.com>
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Higher octane than necessary will not harm your engine.


The extra detergents commonly present in Premium Gasolines might help to
clean your injectors, though!


On 10/19/06, PDL <pdl_749@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> PS That is, I searched the archives for info about potential high-octane
> damage, but couldn't find the answer to that specific question. Most people
> said higher octane would just be a waste of money...but some asserted that
> depending on compression, fuel injection specifics etc. of a van, one could
> very well do damage with the higher octane.  Seeking
> definitiveness.....................
>
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--
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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