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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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| Johny Blackstain |
Feb 27 2007, 03:26 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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My 74 2.0 came with & still has a sticker up front on the wheel well that says minimum octane 91. Check your drivers manual for that info. I read the same thing about the effects of Meth on rubber & just stay away. My 2 cents.
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| Mark Henry |
Feb 27 2007, 03:35 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Feb 27 2007, 04:26 PM)  My 74 2.0 came with & still has a sticker up front on the wheel well that says minimum octane 91. Check your drivers manual for that info. I read the same thing about the effects of Meth on rubber & just stay away. My 2 cents. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Meth rots teeth and brains, not rubber (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Feb 27 2007, 04:14 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Feb 27 2007, 04:35 PM) It rots teeth? Seriously, I had no idea it was so evil. Methanol, on the other hand (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) , is not good for rubber. Is it not stored in either glass, metal or plastic? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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Posts in this topic
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
Mark Henry
Meth rots teeth and brains, not rubber :)
It ro... Feb 27 2007, 06:21 PM rmital
My 74 2.0 came with & still has a sticker up ... Feb 27 2007, 03:37 PM Rand IIRC there's a difference... 91 roz/ron is not... Feb 27 2007, 03:40 PM Joe Ricard Well, this is what I have noticed with my motor. I... Feb 27 2007, 03:43 PM markb The Cap'n says to run the mid grade. Feb 27 2007, 03:47 PM Rand You'll probably be able to find a lot of readi... Feb 27 2007, 03:52 PM Howard 91 Roz/Ron = 87 'murrican octane, so 'regu... Feb 27 2007, 04:03 PM TROJANMAN I figure i only fill the tank a dozen times a year... Feb 27 2007, 04:07 PM Johny Blackstain I am running OEM Mahle Euro pistons, 8.5 to 1. My... Feb 27 2007, 04:09 PM jd74914
I am running OEM Mahle Euro pistons, 8.5 to 1. M... Feb 27 2007, 04:23 PM Johny Blackstain
Seriously? :blink:
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