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Old 11-19-2018, 06:44 PM
Mxfrank Mxfrank is offline
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Originally Posted by jay_bob View Post
Surely the engine has a knock sensor that would prevent engine damage due to low octane. It will cut back the fuel if it detects knocking.

It corrects for octane by retarding timing. Not good for the engine in the long run.
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