Does premium gas help

From: jim miller (jmiller@eramp.net)
Date: Wed May 13 1998 - 13:35:42 EDT


I was told that my new 98 dak sport 318 will be equiped with the new J-Tech
engine management system same as used on Grand Cherokee. Anybody know
anything about
this unit.
Jim Miller
Still waiting

Craig Baltzer wrote:

> 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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