Re: [DML] Delorean Fuel

["Tom" <tomciodmc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello

I could not resist and had to chime in on this subject. Every once in a
while this subject comes up.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "secret_jedi_guy"
> I have been sticking with 91 and I put in an octane booster.

Why do you stick with 91 octane?? And why octane booster?? There must be
something wrong with your engine. The DeLorean was designed for 87 octane
fuel - unless you're outside the US, in that case yes - 91 is the correct
one.
Once again:
USA - 87 octane gasoline, R+M/2 method
Europe - 91 octane gasoline
Stick with what the car was designed for. If the engine is running rough and
you get poor mileage using the correct grade gas then there is something
wrong. It should be fixed before it ends up being much bigger problem. Using
gas of higher octane rating will result in carbon deposits in the combustion
chambers and might lead to burning out the valve seats.

BTW, stay away from 100 octane fuel. It is meant to be used in highly
modified engines with increased compression and power output - hence the
word 'racing'.

Tom Niemczewski
jamesik@xxxxx
VIN 6149
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