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Old 11-24-2008, 04:31 AM   #125 (permalink)
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i know that because the K20 has a higher compression ratio, it requires 91 or higher to minimize premature detonations of the fuel and air. The higher grade the gas is, the less the chance of premature detonations, which can result in costly internal damages in addition to performance loss
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