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Old 01-30-2008, 01:59 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Old 01-30-2008, 02:02 PM   #22 (permalink)
 
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^^^you just put it in your gas tank? how much does that cost?
Sea foam can also be added to your oil.. techron concentrate is fuel only...the stuff isnt that expensive considering what it does...around 13 bucks .
They recommend using techron concentrate every 3,000 miles. Carbon build up is nasty @.@... BTW these are oil base products...

Techron in the gas station is simular but not as concentrated as the "real stuff"

Thats why I tell people if you want to take care of your car fill it with "good" gas. Its worth the extra money to keep your car running better and longer!
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Old 01-30-2008, 02:05 PM   #23 (permalink)
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somewhat related issue: any risk in using octane boosters? I used a product from Lucas a couple months a go and it seemed to make the engine accelerate harder
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Old 01-30-2008, 02:08 PM   #24 (permalink)
 
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somewhat related issue: any risk in using octane boosters? I used a product from Lucas a couple months a go and it seemed to make the engine accelerate harder
your imagination....Octane boosters do nothing..


Only time higher octane = more hp is when you have a fuel map to run that higher octane in your ECU.
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Old 01-30-2008, 04:21 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Its about 2 dollar difference for me.

Hmm 2 dollars more and 197hp or save 2 dollars and have 140hp. Decisions, decisions.

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Old 01-30-2008, 05:52 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Old 01-30-2008, 09:09 PM   #28 (permalink)
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if it does not matter and once you put in 91 ull be fine then why dont you just pump 89 and a year later pump the 91?
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^^^you just put it in your gas tank? how much does that cost?
just go put some chevron or texaco gas in ur car. they put techron into their gasolines.
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just go put some chevron or texaco gas in ur car. they put techron into their gasolines.
they put a small amount in thier gasoline and it will not get rid of carbon buildup that already exsists from previous damage. You should always be running these brands inorder to prevent build up in the first place
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Its not expensive, only a few bucks for a bottle of the stuff at most.

I use the stuff every once in a while. Gives me the warm fuzzies that im taking care of my engine.
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87 oct in si

my girl just called me and all the gas stations are out of 93 and 89..... now whats the down fall of putting 87 in? i told her just to put a gallon in but i have to get around and i might have to full up with the 87 oct...
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Old 09-22-2008, 05:36 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Old 09-22-2008, 05:37 PM   #35 (permalink)
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91 atleast...or just walk or call cab..LOL
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my girl just called me and all the gas stations are out of 93 and 89..... now whats the down fall of putting 87 in? i told her just to put a gallon in but i have to get around and i might have to full up with the 87 oct...
That's really strange. Around here 87 is ALWAYS the first thing to run out, never had any problem getting 93 octane though.

I would strongly advise against using anything below 91 octane.
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my girl just called me and all the gas stations are out of 93 and 89..... now whats the down fall of putting 87 in? i told her just to put a gallon in but i have to get around and i might have to full up with the 87 oct...
Your engine does have a knock sensor that will adjust timing if you put in a lower octane gas. You engine will probably lose some power due to the timing, but I highly doubt you'll damage your engine by filling it up with 87 a few times. Just listen for engine knock, if you don't hear it, your engine will be fine.
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Old 09-22-2008, 05:57 PM   #39 (permalink)
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dont try any hard acceleration either ull be ok
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its fine, just dont put a heavy load on it.
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