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Apr 13, 2022 | 10:56 AM

#11

PulpFriction

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From: Northern Ohio

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Originally Posted by greg8453

Why easy and little boost?

To avoid both knocking that will be detected and cause the timing to be retarded and reduce fuel economy, and undetected preignition that could be hard on motor parts.

Apr 13, 2022 | 11:08 AM

#12

greg8453

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From: Davison MI

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Originally Posted by PulpFriction

To avoid both knocking that will be detected and cause the timing to be retarded and reduce fuel economy, and undetected preignition that could be hard on motor parts.

If you are burning fuel that you have to baby the performance you are burning the wrong fuel.

Apr 13, 2022 | 12:11 PM

#13

Matz

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Joined: 11-07-2021

Posts: 145

From: Dinwiddie County Virginia

Thanks for all the input.

Looks like I'm sticking with 93 octane for now. It's 4.50/gallon, and I'm getting 26 mpg. I can live with that.

Apr 13, 2022 | 01:28 PM

#14

PulpFriction

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From: Northern Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg8453

If you are burning fuel that you have to baby the performance you are burning the wrong fuel.

Argumentative and already established. The OP was trying to save money. Around here, the difference is 60-70 cents per gallon. Now he knows more about his choices.