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Originally Posted by Mrmaddbrad
First off, yes you can run regular with no problems. Honestly, you probably won't even notice a difference.
Second, your car has knock sensors like almost every car since the early 2000's/ late 90's. It will not let itself "ping" which is the fear when running lower octane. Put it in, drive, be happy. No need to buy cheap, crappy octane booster.
However; you may get lower gas mileage.
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I don't think the ECU will prevent pinging altogether. What it will do is adjust timing when it senses engine knock or "pinging". In order for the ECU to compensate by retarding ignition timing the engine must ping in order for the ECU to react. The V8 in my 1998 Lex GS400 will ping under partial load at sea level with anything rated under 93. Light detonation is not going to hurt anything, but will not deliver on gas mileage.