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Old 01-24-2008, 02:43 PM
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If you're getting pinging, you should try a higher octane gas, Pete.
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Old 01-24-2008, 02:52 PM
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If you're getting pinging, you should try a higher octane gas, Pete.
I use nothing but the highest octane in those springs.
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Old 01-24-2008, 02:53 PM
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i don't think i have ever heard of a coil spring breaking...
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Old 01-24-2008, 03:11 PM
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i don't think i have ever heard of a coil spring breaking...
Actually pretty common on 124's. Replaced one in our 1990 300E when we had it.
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