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Old 11-08-2009, 02:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Just turn up the radio when the knock starts!
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In my vettes/fbods they sure did.
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Yes it dose your engine is trying to "re tune" itself for the lower octane but it can not. You are always suppose to use the gas that is recommended.
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yes, engine knock will come from gas that does not supply enough flash. I WILL ONLY USE PREMIUM. It's a $40k car w/ 11:1 compression!!
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