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Date:         Thu, 13 Mar 1997 19:14:57 -0800
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From:         "Stuart Redford" <scr@pacifier.com>
Subject:      Re: Gasoline Grade?



I always burned Chevron Premium in my '91 Westy. But, one time I had to put
87 octane fuel in it, not being particularly concerned about it.


Driving home to Portland, OR from Vancouver, WA everyday, I got used to the
gears needed at various points on the trip.


One day I was climbing the gentle, multi-mile grade out of the Columbia
River valley when I suddenly realized I was in the usual left lane but I
was losing speed. I had this sudden sickening feeling. Oh, Gawd! What's
wrong?!


Within a few seconds I remembered I had put Regular fuel in it. Ruby just
didn't have the explosive power it usually did so I had to move to the the
middle lane.


It ran just as smooth as it did with 91 fuel, just without as much torque.


scr
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