 Gasoline Grade for 73 2.0, What kind of gas to buy |
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| warrenoliver |
 Feb 27 2007, 02:53 PM
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Now that I have my 914, I have to seriously think about driving it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) It came with a 1/2 tank of gas (thanks Cap'n), and I will have to refill it eventually. It just occurred to me that around here we have mostly mixed gas - 10% methanol. Is that good, bad, or of no consequence? What grade of gas should I be buying for this thing. I being a cheap SOB usually buy whatever is cheapest, but for this one, I will buy what is best for it. So, what do you think? Is there any harm in running the 10% methanol/gas mix. Should I be looking for some stations that sell only 100% gasoline? What grade to buy? Is more expensive any better for the engine?
I did a search in the archives and didn't come up with much. I came across an old Pelican site that addresses the harmful effects of methanol on the rubber fittings, but the article may have been old. Is there any more current info out there? Thanks for the help. Warrenoliver |
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| Rand |
Feb 27 2007, 03:40 PM
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IIRC there's a difference... 91 roz/ron is not the same as 91 octane on the American gas pump sticker.
At any rate, I've never run anything but the cheapest regular. No pinging, no problems. If it pings then double check the timing. If not advanced, then your compression ratio may dictate that you should bump up the octane. |
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warrenoliver Gasoline Grade for 73 2.0 Feb 27 2007, 02:53 PM
94teen6 Whatever grade of unleaded that keeps it from ping... Feb 27 2007, 03:11 PM Johny Blackstain My 74 2.0 came with & still has a sticker up f... Feb 27 2007, 03:26 PM
Mark Henry
My 74 2.0 came with & still has a sticker up ... Feb 27 2007, 03:35 PM
Johny Blackstain
Meth rots teeth and brains, not rubber :)
It rot... Feb 27 2007, 04:14 PM Mark Henry
Meth rots teeth and brains, not rubber :)
It ro... Feb 27 2007, 06:21 PM rmital
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