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ZenGum · 11-16-2011, 12:51 AM

Random fact:

My subaru *can* run on 91 octane, but the owner's book says to put in a bottle of fuel system cleaner every 6,250 kms (half of a service interval).

I couldn't find any in shops so I rang the Subi dealer. They said "yeah we stock it, but we don't recommend it, just run your car on 95 octane, it will keep it cleaner".

These guys could make money selling me this stuff, so for once I believe them.

So I was wondering if using El Cheapo gas might be dirtying up the system and causing these symptoms. Just checking the basics.

Wait - there is fuel in it, isn't there?

11-16-2011, 12:51 AM	#96
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Random fact: My subaru can run on 91 octane, but the owner's book says to put in a bottle of fuel system cleaner every 6,250 kms (half of a service interval). I couldn't find any in shops so I rang the Subi dealer. They said "yeah we stock it, but we don't recommend it, just run your car on 95 octane, it will keep it cleaner". These guys could make money selling me this stuff, so for once I believe them. So I was wondering if using El Cheapo gas might be dirtying up the system and causing these symptoms. Just checking the basics. Wait - there is fuel in it, isn't there? __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.