Re: [DML] Type of fuel to use
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Re: [DML] Type of fuel to use



What about the upgraded engine that DMC Houston makes? Does anyone have one
of those and did they give you any guideline and/or suggestions on what fuel
to use?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick Ryan" <deloreanbiker@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2002 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: [DML] Type of fuel to use


> It is my belief that recommendations such as this are
> a bit of an over simplification. I suggest one use
> that grade which gives (or seems to give) the best
> performance, or even comfort level.
>
> A number of factors can influence that decision. Do
> you drive "hard"? At what altitude do you do most of
> your driving (we don't all live at sea level). Has
> the car been modified in any way? ETC., ETc.!!
>
> Use the grade that gives you the performance you want
> and listen carefully for detonation. If you
> experience pre-ignition, move up a grade and make sure
> your car is properly tuned.
>
> Dick Ryan
>
>
> --- James <tomciodmc@xxxx> wrote:
> BIG SNIP - - - -
>
> > Use 87 if you are in US and Canada. Use 91 if you
> > are in Europe.
> > I hope this clears up the confusion.
> >
> > Tom Niemczewski
> > VIN 6298 (FOR SALE)
> > tomciodmc@xxxx
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "mccarthy410" <mccarthy410@xxxx>
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I am a new prospective owner of a DeLorean, before
> > I buy, I'm
> > > gathering all info I can. One question comes to
> > mind, I know the
> > > manual and several sites say to use 91 Octane
> > fuel, only thing close
> > > to it is 93, and that does get expensive. Can
> > 87 or 89 Octane be
> > > used with no ill effects? I'm told how the
> > Europeans and how the U.S.
> > > rates gasoline are two different things, any
> > truth to this?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> >
> >
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