I have a 97, 318 and the manual says to run 87 octane. I do not have the
problems with my truck that some on the list have (pinging etc.) But
regardless, I always use 89 octane (Chevron). Is there a problem with
running higher octane fuel in our trucks if it is not so called "needed" by
Dodge? I am experiencing no problems with pinging with 89 octane should I
try 87 as it is cheaper and if I do experience problems I should just go
back to the 89 octane.
TIA
Jay
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Klinke <LSOMike@email.msn.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Sunday, January 07, 2001 11:22 AM
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Was MPG--Now: What octane?
>Chrysler recommends that both be run on 87 octane unless you're
experiencing
>excessive pinging which can be caused by heavy loads, bad gas, carbon
>build-up, or as we have seen in the various TSB's, there are also other
>mechanical reasons. I've only run 87 octane in my 2000 5.9L so far without
>problem.
>
>Regards, Mike Klinke
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