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Originally Posted by ppjonydi View Post
what do you mean by a lower OCTANE? I know it is 87, 89, 91. Can you use an 87Octane on a bimmer?
Sure. It cost less and most important for a SMOG test...it helps you pass in certain cases! It may cause you to ping if you have a higher compression engine, but for passing a SMOG test why not. Then you can use what ever suits your car and drive style...
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