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Old 05-09-2008, 06:32 PM
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Hey i drive a honda civic 1999 si and in the manual it says to take premium but im wondering if it would be bad to start using regualr gas?
Old 05-09-2008, 06:36 PM
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Regular fuel won't harm the engine, but you won't experience maximum performance or fuel economy from it.
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if i use anything below 91 octane, i get a slight knock out of my motor. if you do use some regular, then put in some octane boost.
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yeah i remember one time i used 89 in my GSR and it was boggy and it didnt like it very much
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