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blue2000s · 10-22-2007, 05:49 AM

That won't be a problem. Your engine's knock sensor will retard the timing if it senses any detonation. No need to worry at all, no need to keep topping off your gas, no need to run lightly, no need to add any fuel additives. Your engine can completely compensate for the lower octane rating.

10-22-2007, 05:49 AM	#3
blue2000s Porscheectomy Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 3,011	That won't be a problem. Your engine's knock sensor will retard the timing if it senses any detonation. No need to worry at all, no need to keep topping off your gas, no need to run lightly, no need to add any fuel additives. Your engine can completely compensate for the lower octane rating. Last edited by blue2000s; 10-22-2007 at 01:37 PM.