Honda Prelude All Model Preludes

93 to 89 octane fuel, something went wrong

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 9, 2001 | 03:29 PM
  #1  
migo's Avatar
Thread Starter
New User
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 359
Likes: 0
From: East Siderz, Md
Default 93 to 89 octane fuel, something went wrong

My dumb *** cousin had put 89 octane fuel. Now my car detonate or misses when I'm at WOT starting at 3000 @3rd gear and when it reaches VTEC crossover it just misses. I can see my A/F monitor lean out when it misses. I took off my fuel filter to see it's clogged, but it's not....WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?

Also my head has been shaved...
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2001 | 05:40 PM
  #2  
H22CIVIC's Avatar
New User
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
From: Canada
Default Re: 93 to 89 octane fuel, something went wrong (D.specs)

Dump a bottle of octane boost in there to atleast get rid of the detonation.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2001 | 07:18 PM
  #3  
jc836's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 1,881
Likes: 0
From: Monroeville, PA, USA
Default Re: 93 to 89 octane fuel, something went wrong (D.specs)

You need to add the octane booster and DO NOT run the car hard until you can fill the tank with a full load of 91+ gas. The alternative is to try to drain the tank completely and refill it.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2001 | 07:23 PM
  #4  
BRacing's Avatar
New User
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: Northern, California
Default Re: 93 to 89 octane fuel, something went wrong (jc836)

fuel additives that supposedly boost the octane are bad for your car. I'd drain the fuel out, or add 100 octane race gas (from a pump, not a bottle) to balance it out.
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2001 | 05:12 AM
  #5  
vntperformance's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 3,022
Likes: 0
From: Severn,, Maryland, U.S.A
Default Re: 93 to 89 octane fuel, something went wrong (D.specs)

REDLINE TOTAL FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER!
and some Sunnocco 94 Octane Gas also!

vnt
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2001 | 05:18 AM
  #6  
migo's Avatar
Thread Starter
New User
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 359
Likes: 0
From: East Siderz, Md
Default Re: 93 to 89 octane fuel, something went wrong (Jonesy69)

I've tried BG Engine Composite cleaner and Race Fuel too ( Highest Octane ) What are the chances that 1 of the injectors is clogged up?

Reply
Old Aug 12, 2001 | 12:12 PM
  #7  
H23Lude's Avatar
New User
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: Houston/Austin, TX, USA
Default Re: 93 to 89 octane fuel, something went wrong (D.specs)

i dont think your injectors is clogged. Its knocking and pinging b/c there is low octane gas in it. Prelude engines have high compression so it requires a higher octane. Just take it easy on your car till its empty. And just put high octane gas next time you fill up. Its should be fine then.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
2k.civic.si
Drag Racing
4
Sep 30, 2010 01:30 AM
allhonda
Forced Induction
7
Sep 25, 2006 04:17 PM
Used2beAb16
All Motor / Naturally Aspirated
39
Apr 8, 2005 06:09 PM
Motorgroove
Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
6
Jun 14, 2004 08:14 AM
Turbo D17
Forced Induction
19
Dec 30, 2003 10:13 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:13 AM.