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Post by lain on Feb 16, 2015 9:27:25 GMT -5
Stupid guy started filling my scoot with 87, he put about half a dollars worth in before I caught him. I made it very clear three times before letting him put gas in my scoot that I need  octane. I caught him I'm like STOP WHAT ARE YOU DOING!? He's Like I don't know how to work this machine... I just stared at him... Then said well fill it the rest of the way with , type the code you use to pump the gas, SELECT then put the nozzle in my tank and pump it... Should I drain my tank and refill it with ? BTW before I had him fill it there was about a quarter tank of good , then he added half dollar worth of 87 which is like a quarter gallon, then he finished with 1.50 worth of which was about 3 quarters of a gallon. My tank is 1.2 gallons big. Let's say I have about 0.9-1g of and 0.25 g of 87. Should I be worried? I am still breaking in a new BBK afterall... |
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Post by tvnacman on Feb 16, 2015 9:52:18 GMT -5
I run mine on 87 , if it runs poorly on the 87 drain it is a five gallon can and fill it with to dilute it . John |
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Post by lain on Feb 16, 2015 10:34:11 GMT -5
Okay, I just wanted to make sure it wouldn't ruin my new setup that's all. If it feels like it is running bad I'll drain it and put in . |
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Post by tvnacman on Feb 16, 2015 11:05:35 GMT -5
did you get the pictures of the drum brake ?
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Post by ricardoguitars on Feb 16, 2015 11:25:30 GMT -5
I run mine on 91 because that's all we have here, I don't think 87 is bad on carburated engines, that's what all old carburated vehicles used to run on, in fact, most old engines suffer from valve recession because of high octanes and lack of lead on modern fuels.
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Post by lain on Feb 16, 2015 12:59:54 GMT -5
I ended up emptying the tank and filling it with . It was running funny, sort of hiccuping and it was like the timing was irregular sort of. Put in it, after running the old stuff out of the tubes it started running fine again. |
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Post by ramblinman on Feb 16, 2015 15:37:41 GMT -5
last year i stopped in an unfamiliar gas station. swiped my card and was about to select when i noticed the price was much more than i pay near home. briefly thought about going with 89 but that was also ridiculously expensive. 87 octane was priced a $1.00 less than 89 so i figured how bad could it be... been using 87 octane since with no noticeable difference. |
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Post by geh3333 on Feb 16, 2015 17:16:54 GMT -5
I ended up emptying the tank and filling it with . It was running funny, sort of hiccuping and it was like the timing was irregular sort of. Put in it, after running the old stuff out of the tubes it started running fine again. I always use , will 87 hurt ? Probably not , however many say and have had problems with low octane being dirty , so its one of those things . take the chance or just go with a higher octane. |
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Post by ricardoguitars on Feb 16, 2015 17:58:04 GMT -5
I ended up emptying the tank and filling it with . It was running funny, sort of hiccuping and it was like the timing was irregular sort of. Put in it, after running the old stuff out of the tubes it started running fine again. I always use , will 87 hurt ? Probably not , however many say and have had problems with low octane being dirty , so its one of those things . take the chance or just go with a higher octane. Lower octane doesn't equal "dirty", lower octane is usually more pure than higher octane, higher octane usually has alcohol and other stuff (like detergents, stabilizers and the likes) added to the mix, alcohol is not good for our scoots since it can cause backfires, dirty piston cams, higher operational temperatures and premature components failure (like valves). Interesting reading here: www.nicoclub.com/archives/gasoline-octane-myths.html |
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 16, 2015 18:08:57 GMT -5
Been trying to tell these guys that for these lawn mover engines high octane is not needed. High octane is for the high compression engines that need a slower burning fuel so it does not detonate. For none high compression motors you get more power from the lower octane gas. But like the article says they who do not listen just smile and move on..LOL
Alleyoop
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Post by ricardoguitars on Feb 16, 2015 18:16:03 GMT -5
Been trying to tell these guys that for these lawn mover engines high octane is not needed. High octane is for the high compression engines that need a slower burning fuel so it does not detonate. For none high compression motors you get more power from the lower octane gas. But like the article says they who do not listen just smile and move on..LOL Alleyoop Amen  |
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Post by geh3333 on Feb 16, 2015 19:01:41 GMT -5
When this comes from many certified mechanics , I tend to atleast not want to take the chance. Also when it comes to getting " bad gas " I have yet had the problem with octane. |
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Post by geh3333 on Feb 16, 2015 19:03:59 GMT -5
When this comes from many certified mechanics , I tend to atleast not want to take the chance. Also when it comes to getting " bad gas " I have yet had the problem with octane. I'm not the he one claiming this as a fact , I'm just listening and making my own educated decision |
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 16, 2015 19:23:13 GMT -5
See what I mean Ricado just smile and move on..  |
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Post by geh3333 on Feb 16, 2015 19:32:35 GMT -5
See what I mean Ricado just smile and move on.. You should take your own advice.  |
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octane. I caught him I'm like STOP WHAT ARE YOU DOING!? He's Like I don't know how to work this machine... I just stared at him... Then said well fill it the rest of the way with 
..BAD TO THE BONE..
