NO, not on a Dak!! It would on a vehicle that had a knock sensor, and
had an ECU (SBEC) that would advance timing to take advantage of
available fuel grade. My Toyota Supra Twin Turbo was such a vehicle, but
it was considerably more sophisticated in the engine management
department than the Dak. Basic rule of thumb is no knock sensor, then no
point pouring in higher grade fuel...
Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: joel [mailto:joelz@oz.net]
Sent: May 13, 1998 10:23 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: RE: Two Questions...
1. Yes, it gives slightly more power and better gas mileage. This is
because
the computer does not retard the timing as much with higher octane. It
is
worth the extra cents per gal. Also stick with good gas companies such
as
Chevron, Texaco and Union 76. Most of them use additives and are more
reputable than AM/PM or BP. I have gotten bad gas from them in previous
vehicles and will never go back.
Joel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of bob
> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 1998 12:06 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Two Questions...
>
>
> Two questions...
>
> 1. Does Premium fuel give me more power even though I Have no knocking
or
> anything? I've heard yes and I've heard no. I'd realy like to
> know. That
> rhymes. Cool.
>
> 2. I've heard nothing but good things about the 180 thermostat. What
is
> the downside? Is there a downside? Worse fuel economy?
>
> I know both these subjects have already been through the list a few
times
> so if you have an answer you can just e-mail me directly at
> lthpbsw@northstar.k12.ak.us
>
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> *Quite a sweet stereo w/ 6 disc and bass,^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*
> ^and every single option there is...^*^*^*
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