Thread: Running 87 Octane when 93 Octane is specified
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Old 09-14-2008, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy View Post
Thats what knock sensors are for.
No it's not. They are for minor problems perhaps caused by carbon in cylinder, not for gross changes. This is "legend" that has been built up over the years, mostly again by wishful thinkers. The Mercedes manual would approve regular fuels if your fantasy were correct.

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