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Originally Posted by Gordo2
Congratulations, looks like a great car.
Not to start a sideline discussion on your thread, but I run 87 octane in my '83 SC without any signs of detonation. The stock compression (9.3:1) ratio for these engines allows you to run regular fuel - that's why your manual recommends regular BTW.
It won't hurt to run higher octane (other than in the wallet), but I don't think it is necessary or beneficial in any way other than providing peace of mind.
Good luck, Gordo
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+1.
Also, welcome. The World Domination Plot is ever widening and expanding.
Are you in Nebraska?
BTW, mine has not leaked yet either. I have owned it for a little over a year now. I was a little surpised to hear you have gone 2000 miles without a change in oil level. Liek someone else mentioned, make sure you are checking it after it is warmed up, running and on a level surface...
My mileage has been less than I was expecting as well. I typically average 22-25 on mostly highway driving. I went back and forth between 87 adn 93 octane gas and found I had no running issues either way, and that it ended up being a wash overall when I calculated it out for mileage and cost of gas - I get 2-3mpg better typically on the 93, which honestly was a bit of a surprise to get that much increase. I have a friend an hour away in Memphis (JFreels on the board here) that I think gets closer to 27 typically. He has an SC as well. I think my car is running rich and I have all the equipment to adjust it properly now, but have not getten around to it yet. You may want to take it in somewhere (or find someone who can help you) and make sure your mixture is set right... Of course, being that the car is new to you, if you do not know for fact the last time it had general maintenance, you should probably do what most here call a baseline and change all fluids, filters, plugs, cap, rotor, possibly wires, etc...
Looks like a nice car. Welcome and enjoy...