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Old 09-19-2012, 11:08 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Modern cars all have knock detection, precisely because the OEMs know people may put lower octane gas in their cars, either by mistake or necessity. Drive as normal. The car will adjust ignition timing to compensate, resulting in lower hp and mpg than normal, but no damage.
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