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Subject:Re: PS Octane mistake -- typo
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:02:49 -0700

Higher octane than necessary will not harm your engine.

The extra detergents commonly present in Premium Gasolines might help to
clean your injectors, though!

On 10/19/06, PDL <pdl_749@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> PS That is, I searched the archives for info about potential high-octane
> damage, but couldn't find the answer to that specific question. Most people
> said higher octane would just be a waste of money...but some asserted that
> depending on compression, fuel injection specifics etc. of a van, one could
> very well do damage with the higher octane.  Seeking
> definitiveness.....................
>
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Jake
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