I only run higher octane fuel when I'm using the air conditioner in really
hot weather.  I'd say, if the van doesn't knock on "hard" acceleration
(mutually exclusive terms when we're talking about Vanagons, I know), I'd
use regular.  Just don't let those gas station attendants you have there in
Oregon (by statute!) fill your crankcase with unleaded by mistake!  It's
happened.

Donald A. Baxter,  Graphic Designer
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Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Phone: 319 337 0494
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Gregory W. Baskin" <gregbaskin@BIZ-DIRECT.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2000 9:42 PM
Subject: Another naive question - fuel octane

> I've read others on the list saying that they fill up with high octane
fuel.
> VW says my new '85 is supposed to drink regular unleaded, and I haven't
> experienced any pinging or knocking (yet).  Short of this, are there any
> other reasons I should be purchasing higher octane fuel?
>
> Greg Baskin
> 85 Westy "Fred"
> 79 Corolla