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Old 06-17-2015, 06:53 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by Spacemane969 View Post
Thanks for the replies. Sorry I didn't specify that it's used not new. Haven't felt any knocks yet but i'll just wait until it empties out.
Question: If you have only access to regular 87 octane and the next stop for premium gas is 300 miles away, will you freak out? Will you write off your engine?

Regular gas is only "bad" if you have an engine and ECU incapable of adjusting to the octane difference. Once in a while is okay.

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