Re: alfa-digest V7 #1136

[Jeffrey.Weiss@domain.elided]

Pottree@domain.elided (probably really someone named Charlie) sez:

> << What octane are folks using in their late-model spiders?  I've been using 
>    93 but wondering how the engine would run on 89.  >>
> 
> The factory calls for 90... 89 sounds close, and if it doesn't knock, don't 
> knock it.  I would be interested to know what the mavens think about this 
> question in places (like LA, CA!) where the gas is cut with other components 
> or otherwise altered.  Ours is oxygenated -- does that make any difference 
> when considering the octane rating?

I've been using NYC-area Mobil 89 in my '93 since birth, and never experienced
knocking (at least any I could perceive).  I gather that our fuel is messed
with during the winter months, but I'm not sure if it's to the same extent as
in CA.
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jw (NYC)

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