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Old 08-08-2005, 06:55 AM
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My truck is fine at our altitude but 85 will ping driving in the mountains so I go no lower than 87 with an occasional 91 tankful to burn out the bad stuff.
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I always run 87 here in CO, but the occasional 91 gets in there every now and then.
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I've been running 87 and I can hear some pinging once in a while on a really hot day.
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I run 89 octane.
Old 08-08-2005, 01:54 PM
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80 proof
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At $2.91 per gallon.

87
Old 08-08-2005, 04:25 PM
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I've never put anything put 93 octane super in my truck. Mainly Shell, BP/Amoco, and Chevron. Good detergent gasolines.
Old 08-08-2005, 04:26 PM
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Dang, and I thought $2.50 a gallon for 93 super was expensive. Man, I wouldn't be driving at all.

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95, sometimes 98 octane
Old 08-08-2005, 04:49 PM
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93 octane ONLY!! Otherwise she runs like crap and pings...
Old 08-08-2005, 07:59 PM
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out here today it was 90 degrees, and the run from DIA with luggage and a/c going it was pinging under load with our 87 "mid-range" colorado octane. most of the time it's OK, but pulling the tunnel during boarding season brings some ping. never an issue with 91, if you can afford it.
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When Im feelin spendy, I run jet fuel.
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Here in Poland we've got only 95 or 98. Runs good.
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Originally Posted by Glina
Here in Poland we've got only 95 or 98. Runs good.
Same here , I wish it was cheaper :cry:
Old 08-09-2005, 02:52 AM
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You're right.
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A quality 87, something with detergents (ie Texaco with Techron).


Can running a higher octane than needed cause deposits?
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Originally Posted by Bluto
Can running a higher octane than needed cause deposits?
yes, it can cause carbon build-up.
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Originally Posted by GoudyMan
When Im feelin spendy, I run jet fuel.
Jet A = Kerosene = Diesel

Jet A = about $2.40 now.
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I always run 88 or higher.

ratings in my area
regular 86
plus 88
premium 90-91

Plus right now is $2.54/gal. was $2.35/gal last week.
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i run 87 most times. here & there (1 in 20 fillups max?) i run 89.


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