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Old August 20th 06, 04:37 AM posted to alt.autos.dodge
Tony D.
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Default 87 octane vs 89 octane

>>>What problems will I have if I use 87 exclusively? (pinging,
>>>loss of power, etc.) Thanks.

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>>With electronic timing and ping sensors, and the fact that the lowest
>>grade of gas you can find is basically 87, even engines designed to
>>use 89 (which I'm sure the 3.5l isin't) can get by with 87.

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> I have an '06 Ram with the Hemi and in the manual it says to use 89
> octane. I've read stories where people have used 87 instead and have
> had to have all fuel lines and fuel rails replaced. I just look at it
> as spending a few more dollars for something that's required.
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I've heard stories about werewolves and vampires.

I guess that lower octane wears out steel???
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