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William Harris · 12-30-2003, 10:42 AM

According to the owner's manual, the computer automatically (knock sensor) adjusts the timing and ignition to accomodate lower octane level gas. Seems likely this would reduce performance but not hurt the motor.

12-30-2003, 10:42 AM	#11
William Harris Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hamilton, MA Posts: 161	computer automatically adjusts According to the owner's manual, the computer automatically (knock sensor) adjusts the timing and ignition to accomodate lower octane level gas. Seems likely this would reduce performance but not hurt the motor.