On Wed, 12 Mar 1997 21:20:04 -0600 Thad Hunkins <hunkins@mbay.net>
writes:

<<...What is the professional opinion on gas grade.  My manual (88 
Vanagon) says 87 octane is fine.  The guy I bought the vehicle from 
used nothing but premium.  Can I bump it down safely??...>>

   Thad,  87 octane has worked well for me in 52,000 miles of driving an
'89 Westy through 40 states.  Of course that's just my opinion; I could
be wrong.  (apologies to Dennis Miller)

	George
	'89 Westy