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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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whats the highest octane i can run through my 3400 safely??????????
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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You could run 110 octane unleaded race gas if you really wanted to...but its a waste.

Your car is designed to run on 87 octance, so thats all you need. Unless you have the mods/ tuning to run higher octance, you will see nothing out of running premium or higher.
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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...Ditto on what Member `MaMonte `Michael posted
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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Why are you asking?
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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well, i run 93 now and there is a HUGE difference from 87 so...
 
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Originally Posted by wht02monte
well, i run 93 now and there is a HUGE difference from 87 so...
Difference in what exactly?
 
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Are you sure you actually notice a difference. I've never noticed a difference in any car i've ever owned that is tuned for 87 octane. I think your wasting your money.
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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big difference in acceleration. and i swear by it
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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scan your car for knocks, you probably have an engine issue if higher octane REALLY is making it better.

knock will = HP lost.
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Alright guys im gonna fill up with 87 today we'll see how it works this time you all seem to know whats goin on so... we'll see.
 



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