Re: RE: Poor Gas Mileage

From: Rob Agnew (ragnew@islandnet.com)
Date: Thu Dec 04 1997 - 19:47:56 EST


At 06:36 PM 12/4/97 EST, you wrote:
>In a message dated 97-12-04 10:08:42 EST, you write:
>
><< I s this true??? I have always thought that higher octane (in cars that
>can
> use it) actually helps MPG???>>
>
>
>
> If the octane is too low you will lose mileage. The engine has knock
>sensors that retard the timing to avoid knock. Extra high mileage may or may
>not cause your mileage to drop. It is however, a waste of money.
>
>
> Regards, Paul
>
>
Hate to disappoint you, unless the 98 model is different, your Dak doesn't
have knock sensors. I checked
it out for my 97.

Rob Agnew
ragnew@islandnet.com

Victoria, B.C.
Canada



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