Previous owner put 87 octane in my Formula. Ok or no?

***popo8*** · 12-02-2012, 02:38 AM

Originally Posted by 94FormulaV8

And I thank you for this awesome message board!

I cant take credit.....

But thanku.

Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

**Madman337** · 12-02-2012, 02:51 AM

Originally Posted by popo8

I cant take credit.....

But thanku.

Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

Maybe not but after reading some of the really old posts I can tell a much more friendly manner here and that applies to all the members here who want to help out other LTX people or just talk back and forth and because you have chosen to take on a leadership (part owner) role here then the direction the site is taking is a reflection of not only you but the other owners as well and I for one think this is awesome.
I say now and will continue to say this is the best place out there for us LTX nuts bar none, thats my 2 cents worth.

***popo8*** · 12-02-2012, 03:05 AM

Thanks bud...
This def is the best site out there...and its all our members that make it so....

SPREAD THE WORD...and thanku.

Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

**Paulster2** · 12-04-2012, 07:10 AM

I'm gunna cry! (J/K!)

87 won't kill your car, but you'll notice the difference. Unlike the Vette which was mentioned above, the LT1 will pull timing to prevent issues ... you're going to be down a few ponies, but it won't hurt anything. If you can find some 93 (Sunoco sells it I think), fill your tank with that, then drive only the 91 from then on out (as has been said). I bet the guy sold you the car thinking it was a POS with no power ... gunna step up to some real power of a Honda Civic! Woot!

Idiot.

**SS RRR** · 12-04-2012, 11:11 AM

That's what the knock sensor is for (as long is it's in working order). It will pull timing so a lower grade gas can be run without engine damage. I believe the manual states 91 to 93 is preferred for best performance, but not required.

**Bersaglieri** · 12-04-2012, 10:19 PM

My Ex-GF drove my daily driver car for a month or two. One day I found a slip for fuel and it was 87 octane. Turns out she was buying that crap all along. After that there was a note inside the fuel cap that said "91 OCTANE". Regardless it didn't cause any issues, and when I tore down the motor everything looked fine.