> Hey, I just picked up my truck at the dealer. ('99 R/T) One of the
> items I asked to have inspected was the pinging problem. I gave them
> the tsb for the wire rerouting, and advised that Dodge supposedly now
> has a computer flash that retards the
> timing if the problem cannot be corrected.
> Well, the tech asked me what octane I used. I told him 87, which is
> what it is spec'd for. He said, No, Dodge says you have to used 92 on
> the R/T, prowler, and something else. You can see where this is going.
> So, I came home and tried to search the archives for R/T, octane
> rating, 5.9L, etc. and the only stuff I came up with this year relates
> to octane after installing the m.p. computer, which of course calls for
> super unleaded.
> I also searched the Dak. spec page that someone posted a few weeks
> ago, and it has all but octane rating on it.
> So, I need help. Where can I find in print by Dodge that they built
> this truck to run on 87? Oh, by the way, I bought
> it used and dont have an owners manual.
I remember reading in my girlfriend's owner manual for her 2000 Durango,
that the fuel requirements are 87 octane for the 4.7L and the 5.2L, but
jumped upto 92 for the 5.9L. This is atleast just what her 2000 Durango
owners manual states.
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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