Folks,
Jim Locke (of automotive repair and racing fame) just went over to the shop (across the driveway) to tell SWMBO that I should watch channel 4 WTAE in Pittsburgh, because he is going to be interviewed about gasoline.
Jim had informed me many years ago that every 3 or 4 tank fulls, to put in the high priced stuff - yes, the premium. The purpose is to clean out the fuel system and throttle body or injectors.
The gasoline that is being sold to us common folk, the 87 octane stuff - is junk and gums up the fuel system eventually.
So enough of a rant
You automotive technicians know what I'm getting at - the rest of you'all - fill with high-test every 3/4 tank fulls.
By the way, it also makes the automotive technicians sick, when they let a car running inside their service centers, when working on it.
Daniel, the know nothing all.
Revision of 5 March 2005 1029 EST
Well, thanks to the eight folks that replied to this thread. I really didn't expect any.
This thread was posted just to spout off about the 87 octance fuel etc. We could continue with highly technical information about the composition and formula that makes up today's modern gasolines but it ain't worth it.
Check with your mechanic, add carb (injector) cleaner occassionally or the "good" gas occasionally, whatever. But at least I had a chance to voice and opinion and you fine folks can proceed from here.
As a side comment, (after the fact) I once owned a 1965 Pontiac GTO, with three (3) two barrel carbs and electronic ignition, and "all the other goodies", that got 18 miles to the gallon - stock from the factory.