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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 10:24 PM
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the pinging is called spark knock. it is when the fuel is not rich enough in octane. it is bad,realy bad it can burn a hole in the piston. so spend the money and buy premium gas
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 01:38 AM
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well, i filled my car up with premium and will be doing so from now on-haven't noticed better mpg yet though. thanks.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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Remember, everyone'* mileage will be worse in the winter, regardless of octane.
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