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Subject:Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
From:Mark A Kippert
Date:Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:55:19 -0400

On Aug 22, 2012, at 12:12 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:

> I am strongly against premium fuel in stock vanagons.
> If you want more octane use mid-grade.
> if it doesn't ping, you're ok.

I have to say I'm a bit confused. I run a higher octane in my '87GL because to label next to the filler says (in several languages) to use a min. octane of 91. That would be premium, at least here in Indiana.

Have I been wasting my money?

Mark K
1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Abe"
1991 GL/2WD/4SPD "Ruby" (sold)

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