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Date:         Thu, 13 Mar 1997 12:13:17 EST
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From:         georgejoann@juno.com (George Jannini)
Subject:      Re: Gasoline Grade?

On Wed, 12 Mar 1997 21:20:04 -0600 Thad Hunkins <hunkins@mbay.net> writes:

<<...What is the professional opinion on gas grade. My manual (88 Vanagon) says 87 octane is fine. The guy I bought the vehicle from used nothing but premium. Can I bump it down safely??...>>

Thad, 87 octane has worked well for me in 52,000 miles of driving an '89 Westy through 40 states. Of course that's just my opinion; I could be wrong. (apologies to Dennis Miller)

George '89 Westy


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