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Old 10-19-2002, 12:38 AM   #1
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i tried switching from 87 to 91 octane and it made my car run like crap. its less powerful and less responsive. this is the second time i have tried this, from two different brands of gas. my car is a very healthy 89 crx dx. any ideas???
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Old 10-19-2002, 02:16 AM   #2
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higher octane gas is actually harder to ignite, which is why it works well in high compression motors. the heat from high compression motors will not detonate the air/fuel mixture. what motor are you running?
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stock d15b2. thanks for the info. now i know
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