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Aug 12, 2009 | 01:31 AM

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Its called I actually did the search and this touched base on the subject I was seeking.
No one likes it when you start a new thread and always yells "search", can't win.

Thanks for using the search feature for once lol.

Aug 12, 2009 | 01:41 AM

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so what about for a 2.4 SS what is the best fuel to use

Aug 12, 2009 | 01:54 AM

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so what about for a 2.4 SS what is the best fuel to use

Mid grade is best.

Aug 12, 2009 | 01:55 AM

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thanks

Aug 12, 2009 | 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by YelloEye

Going with a higher octane can help if you are tuned for it, your ECU can pull timing for a lower octane. Higher octane though the ECU has trouble dealing with timing correctly. Also a higher octane can cause your exhaust temps to be higher and possibly melt your cat....mine is partally melted

Yeah, but only if you're tuned for it and nobody that originally posted in this or has posted since it's been brought back has mentioned tuning...Mike above me just talked to Vince and the STOCK tune has 2 programs....

If you're tuned, there's an advantage to using higher octane.