Date: Sat, 17 May 2003 19:59:51 -0700 From: B&D <NO_SPAMnopsamCOM> Subject: Re: HP, octane '99 9.3 conv
On 5/17/03 5:58 PM, in article vcdmlvnqg475benopsam.supernews.com, "pablo" <pabloNOSPAMnopsamlyhombreDOT.net> wrote: > > "B&D" <NO_SPAMnopsamCOM> wrote in message > news:BAEC1056.36168%NO_SPAMnopsamCOM... >> Look in the manual to be sure, but the over-boosted ("HOT") 2.0L and 2.3L >> engines really do need the premium fuel. Preferably the highest grade you >> can get. > > The question being whether the highest octane fuel available in places like > California is good enough to achieve optimal engine performance. Opinions > seem to differ on that. Yup, but since 91 octane is all that is on offer as premium in California without adding aftermarket "enhancements" we won't know.