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Old 15-03-2007, 08:45
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Originally Posted by LivinLOS View Post
These days with variable tming chips they will usually back off ignition until the car doesnt pre ignite.. This is why people will often find reduced octane fuel giving reduced mileage and hence actually costing more per mile..

Run 95 and make sure that no one is putting gasohol in it !! I dont think its as easy to retard the timing on these newer controlled systems.

ahhhh, the good ol days of a dizzy and carb not, coil packs,efi and engine management systems
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