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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 11:26 AM
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Question Fuel?

I was wondering what type of gas is good for my rotary. I have an rx7 non- tubo, for a long time ive been running 92 gas. My car is running great and strong just wanted to know what you guys think. Thanks Lots
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 11:29 AM
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I think 87 works just fine in a n/t car.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 11:30 AM
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All you need to run is 87 for you car, running 92 is doing nothing for you, you're actually prolly losing a little power.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 11:38 AM
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yea use the lowest octance available to you because anything higher is a waste of money. Higher octane fuel burns cleaner and slower so on an NA you will not get full combustion where on a turbo'd car you would need higher octane to prevent detonation.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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OWNER'S MANUAL USED TO SAY 90 OR HIGHER. WASN'T AWARE OF THE CHANGE.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 01:58 PM
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It is true that 87 runs the best but over time 87 will build up carbon in the engine because it doens't burn as clean.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 02:11 PM
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Not sure if its the gasoline that leaves carbon deposits or if its burned oil or maybe a combination of both but going to redline every once in a while helps to clean up carbon build up.
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