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Re: [ST] Non-premium fuel



Stuart Anderson wrote:

when I strain the engine a bit, like accelerating from a
reasonably slow speed in 3rd, the engine makes a pinging/ rattling noise 
as it picks up the revs.


This is completely normal.  The engine has a 12:1 compression ratio. 
Only premium will do.  You will nor harm the engine as long as you stay 
out of the throttle and there is no audible ping (detonation).

John




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