Wrong Octane!!
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Wrong Octane!!
I accidently filled up with PLUS rather than Premium. Do you think octane boost will offset my error? Or should I just drive non-vtec till the next time i fill up?
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Shouldn't be a real problem. Just listen for pre-ignition (pinging/spark knock/detonation). The computer will adjust the timing to compensate but you might feel some power loss.
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The engine control will undoubtedly retard the spark and you'll be fine. Please let us know the impact on performance--good info if you're in the middle of nowhere and the one gas station is out of premium.
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Ooops--clicked reply too soon.
The only thing that might be a problem is that your engine could possibly have some run-on (dieseling) after you shut off the ignition, especially in hot weather. Running like this is very, very bad for the motor. Solution: put your car in 6th gear, press firmly on the brake pedal, turn off the ignition, and then let the clutch out briskly, keeping the brake pedal depressed firmly.
The only thing that might be a problem is that your engine could possibly have some run-on (dieseling) after you shut off the ignition, especially in hot weather. Running like this is very, very bad for the motor. Solution: put your car in 6th gear, press firmly on the brake pedal, turn off the ignition, and then let the clutch out briskly, keeping the brake pedal depressed firmly.
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