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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Default Re: Premium-v-regular gas

Originally Posted by Scottw60
Additionally to the loss of power, regular can leave deposits on the valves that the higher temperature premium will burn off, again prolonging the life of the motor. I put premium exclusively in mine, except for approx 1 gal of regular that I accidentally pumped before my wife stopped me - LOL.
I though "Regular" fuel burned at a higher temp. than premium. I thought that's why if you use reg. in an engine that needs premium, it will eventually burn a hole into the top of your piston.
 

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