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> Gasoline Grade for 73 2.0, What kind of gas to buy
warrenoliver
post 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.


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post Feb 27 2007, 04:18 PM
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I was advised to use fuel with techtron additive

the above pic is CA gas that has a bunch of additives to make the exhaust output "cleaner"
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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   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: Yes, for her first 4.5 years...   Feb 27 2007, 04:37 PM
sean_v8_914   here is what one year of ARCO premium looks like   Feb 27 2007, 04:16 PM
sean_v8_914   I was advised to use fuel with techtron additive ...   Feb 27 2007, 04:18 PM
9146986   This is America right? So if you pay more for the...   Feb 27 2007, 04:56 PM
Porsche Rescue   Once upon a time we had leaded 100 octane straight...   Feb 27 2007, 05:00 PM
Hammy   I run the shit out of my car and always fill up wi...   Feb 27 2007, 10:28 PM


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