Running 87 Octane when 93 Octane is specified

pwjeep Running 87 Octane when 93... 09-13-2008, 08:29 PM

94Wagenmeister The computer will compensate... 09-13-2008, 10:50 PM

TheDon Cheap out on the fuel and... 09-13-2008, 10:54 PM

mpolli The owners manual will... 09-13-2008, 11:32 PM

280EZRider You can always retard the... 09-14-2008, 02:43 AM

lkchris There is no evidence the... 09-14-2008, 06:42 PM

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Hatterasguy Thats what knock sensors are... 09-14-2008, 07:05 PM

lkchris No it's not. They are for... 09-14-2008, 07:09 PM

Hatterasguy Um well thats how ignition... 09-14-2008, 07:16 PM

RConrad PW: This was an interesting... 09-14-2008, 10:24 PM

deanyel Thanks for those facts, but... 09-15-2008, 12:19 AM

RBYCC Don't forget that a premium... 09-15-2008, 08:03 AM

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tinypanzer Yes, the knock sensor will... 10-13-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lkchris

There is no evidence the "computer compensates" and it in fact is NOT designed to do so. This is simply wishful thinking and borders on fantasy to believe so. (I'd like, BTW, to see the "timing retarded" on one of the new distributorless cars--which describes all 1999-2005.)

Thats what knock sensors are for.

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