regular unleaded in a 164

[Mastro Subaru / Alfa Romeo Of Tampa <mastro@domain.elided>]

> The pinking that you report happens with my 164 as well. It started quite
> recently after I fitted a cheaper 
> aftermarket exhaust system. (I  went for a mid priced aftermarket system
> rather than the Stebro or Alfa part due to 
> finances). To cure it and also increase performance Ive started using the
> superplus unleaded in a 1/3- 2/3 ratio with 
> the regular unleaded. This seems to do the trick but if it is the exhaust
> will cost me more than the difference to the  
> stebro would have in the long run. Another case of false economy I
> suspect!!!
> Mike Salter
> 164 3.0l

You have solved your own problem. 164 cars have super (93) octane
specified for proper running. Not 87 or 89.

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