Not only power but mileage as well.
87 is cat wee not fit for Benz consumption.
It has to be remembered that Merc engines are build well and need good food
to do well. If you want to cheap out buy a cheap brand car.
By the way, the later engines are self adjusting as far as timing goes so
there is no need to get the timing light out.
Hendrik
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From: "John Berryman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List"
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Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Premium Gas or Not?
On Jan 19, 2006, at 4:02 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote:
I wonder if the 420SEL or 560SEL will run on less than premium and
if so,
what is the minimum octane rating that these engines will run? I
run a lot
of miles /year and I've started to see some deals with both cars.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
You could probably screw around with ignition timing and get away
with 87 octane. You'll lose a little power but that's the way the
cookie crumbles.
Johnny B
iMac therefore I am
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