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Octane Booster
Hey all, i run my 4cyl honda vtec on premium fuel (as it should be).
The premium here in australia is supposedly nothing compared to the overseas ones so i put some octane booster in my tank. It ran well the first tank yet i put a little bit more in the next time i filled up. After filling it the second time and adding the octane boost my car is running extremely rough. Conditions are - Idleing inconsistently and lots of engine movement - can feel it in the wheel! - Changed engine tempo, much deeper growl, sorta like a WRX with a 4 inch exhaust (and my car isnt a WRX) - Extremely slow in low revs and struggling to pull hard, same in higher revs - When the VTEC kicks in it sometimes clears up but other times its extremely laggy. - Sounds like the cars going to backfire...... well not really but it has that excess fuel build up sound in the exhaust like theres unburnt spits. Any ideas guys? i thought maybe the octane boost has clogged up my injectors yet im not too sure. Thanks -- Posted using the http://www.autoforumz.com interface, at author's request Articles individually checked for conformance to usenet standards Topic URL: http://www.autoforumz.com/Honda-Octa...ict112377.html Visit Topic URL to contact author (reg. req'd). Report abuse: http://www.autoforumz.com/eform.php?p=528390 |
Re: Octane Booster
In article <1_528390_d4913591b56b0164af0173744bc19bf4@autofor umz.com>,
VTEC <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote: > Hey all, i run my 4cyl honda vtec on premium fuel (as it should be). Nope. It's designed to run on regular. If you doubt me, check your owner's manual. Gas with higher octane rating actually creates *less* power in an engine that's designed for the lower octane. |
Re: Octane Booster
In article <1_528390_d4913591b56b0164af0173744bc19bf4@autofor umz.com>,
VTEC <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote: > Hey all, i run my 4cyl honda vtec on premium fuel (as it should be). Nope. It's designed to run on regular. If you doubt me, check your owner's manual. Gas with higher octane rating actually creates *less* power in an engine that's designed for the lower octane. |
Re: Octane Booster
"VTEC" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
news:1_528390_d4913591b56b0164af0173744bc19bf4@aut oforumz.com... > Hey all, i run my 4cyl honda vtec on premium fuel (as it should be). > The premium here in australia is supposedly nothing compared to the > overseas ones so i put some octane booster in my tank. It ran well the > first tank yet i put a little bit more in the next time i filled up. > After filling it the second time and adding the octane boost my car is > running extremely rough. Conditions are > > - Idleing inconsistently and lots of engine movement - can feel it in > the wheel! > - Changed engine tempo, much deeper growl, sorta like a WRX with a 4 > inch exhaust (and my car isnt a WRX) > - Extremely slow in low revs and struggling to pull hard, same in > higher revs > - When the VTEC kicks in it sometimes clears up but other times its > extremely laggy. > - Sounds like the cars going to backfire...... well not really but it > has that excess fuel build up sound in the exhaust like theres unburnt > spits. > > Any ideas guys? i thought maybe the octane boost has clogged up my > injectors yet im not too sure. > > Thanks > Adding fuel injector cleaner is a cheap and easy step to take. If it clears up in the next couple hundred km you know that's what it was, and that additive isn't for you. Mike |
Re: Octane Booster
"VTEC" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
news:1_528390_d4913591b56b0164af0173744bc19bf4@aut oforumz.com... > Hey all, i run my 4cyl honda vtec on premium fuel (as it should be). > The premium here in australia is supposedly nothing compared to the > overseas ones so i put some octane booster in my tank. It ran well the > first tank yet i put a little bit more in the next time i filled up. > After filling it the second time and adding the octane boost my car is > running extremely rough. Conditions are > > - Idleing inconsistently and lots of engine movement - can feel it in > the wheel! > - Changed engine tempo, much deeper growl, sorta like a WRX with a 4 > inch exhaust (and my car isnt a WRX) > - Extremely slow in low revs and struggling to pull hard, same in > higher revs > - When the VTEC kicks in it sometimes clears up but other times its > extremely laggy. > - Sounds like the cars going to backfire...... well not really but it > has that excess fuel build up sound in the exhaust like theres unburnt > spits. > > Any ideas guys? i thought maybe the octane boost has clogged up my > injectors yet im not too sure. > > Thanks > Adding fuel injector cleaner is a cheap and easy step to take. If it clears up in the next couple hundred km you know that's what it was, and that additive isn't for you. Mike |
Re: Octane Booster
In article <1_528390_d4913591b56b0164af0173744bc19bf4@autofor umz.com>,
VTEC <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote: > Hey all, i run my 4cyl honda vtec on premium fuel (as it should be). > The premium here in australia is supposedly nothing compared to the > overseas ones so i put some octane booster in my tank. It ran well the > first tank yet i put a little bit more in the next time i filled up. > After filling it the second time and adding the octane boost my car is > running extremely rough. Conditions are > > - Idleing inconsistently and lots of engine movement - can feel it in > the wheel! > - Changed engine tempo, much deeper growl, sorta like a WRX with a 4 > inch exhaust (and my car isnt a WRX) > - Extremely slow in low revs and struggling to pull hard, same in > higher revs > - When the VTEC kicks in it sometimes clears up but other times its > extremely laggy. > - Sounds like the cars going to backfire...... well not really but it > has that excess fuel build up sound in the exhaust like theres unburnt > spits. > > Any ideas guys? i thought maybe the octane boost has clogged up my > injectors yet im not too sure. > > Thanks Hey Mate, What's is it like to live down under? I believe that you should start making use of regular gasoline and stop adding octane booster to the gasoline. I hope that you did not "burn" or damage the valves. I suggest that you or your favorite mechanic take a close look at the valves to make sure they are still working the way they are suppose to work. Also--adjust the valves if the valves are working normally. I don't know about the gasoline in your country--if it's dirty--you should install a new gasoline filter to see if that helps. If you have dirty gasoline in your town--you may have to replace the fuel filter everytime your engines starts to run badly. jason -- NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
Re: Octane Booster
In article <1_528390_d4913591b56b0164af0173744bc19bf4@autofor umz.com>,
VTEC <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote: > Hey all, i run my 4cyl honda vtec on premium fuel (as it should be). > The premium here in australia is supposedly nothing compared to the > overseas ones so i put some octane booster in my tank. It ran well the > first tank yet i put a little bit more in the next time i filled up. > After filling it the second time and adding the octane boost my car is > running extremely rough. Conditions are > > - Idleing inconsistently and lots of engine movement - can feel it in > the wheel! > - Changed engine tempo, much deeper growl, sorta like a WRX with a 4 > inch exhaust (and my car isnt a WRX) > - Extremely slow in low revs and struggling to pull hard, same in > higher revs > - When the VTEC kicks in it sometimes clears up but other times its > extremely laggy. > - Sounds like the cars going to backfire...... well not really but it > has that excess fuel build up sound in the exhaust like theres unburnt > spits. > > Any ideas guys? i thought maybe the octane boost has clogged up my > injectors yet im not too sure. > > Thanks Hey Mate, What's is it like to live down under? I believe that you should start making use of regular gasoline and stop adding octane booster to the gasoline. I hope that you did not "burn" or damage the valves. I suggest that you or your favorite mechanic take a close look at the valves to make sure they are still working the way they are suppose to work. Also--adjust the valves if the valves are working normally. I don't know about the gasoline in your country--if it's dirty--you should install a new gasoline filter to see if that helps. If you have dirty gasoline in your town--you may have to replace the fuel filter everytime your engines starts to run badly. jason -- NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
Re: Octane Booster
VTEC wrote:
> > Hey all, i run my 4cyl honda vtec on premium fuel (as it should be). > The premium here in australia is supposedly nothing compared to the > overseas ones so i put some octane booster in my tank. It ran well the > first tank yet i put a little bit more in the next time i filled up. > After filling it the second time and adding the octane boost my car is > running extremely rough. Conditions are > > - Idleing inconsistently and lots of engine movement - can feel it in > the wheel! > - Changed engine tempo, much deeper growl, sorta like a WRX with a 4 > inch exhaust (and my car isnt a WRX) > - Extremely slow in low revs and struggling to pull hard, same in > higher revs > - When the VTEC kicks in it sometimes clears up but other times its > extremely laggy. > - Sounds like the cars going to backfire...... well not really but it > has that excess fuel build up sound in the exhaust like theres unburnt > spits. > > Any ideas guys? i thought maybe the octane boost has clogged up my > injectors yet im not too sure. > How much gas is still in the tank? It might be easiest to drain and refill it with regular gas. Disposing of the old gas might be a hassle, so it might be best to have your mechanic take care of it. Eric |
Re: Octane Booster
VTEC wrote:
> > Hey all, i run my 4cyl honda vtec on premium fuel (as it should be). > The premium here in australia is supposedly nothing compared to the > overseas ones so i put some octane booster in my tank. It ran well the > first tank yet i put a little bit more in the next time i filled up. > After filling it the second time and adding the octane boost my car is > running extremely rough. Conditions are > > - Idleing inconsistently and lots of engine movement - can feel it in > the wheel! > - Changed engine tempo, much deeper growl, sorta like a WRX with a 4 > inch exhaust (and my car isnt a WRX) > - Extremely slow in low revs and struggling to pull hard, same in > higher revs > - When the VTEC kicks in it sometimes clears up but other times its > extremely laggy. > - Sounds like the cars going to backfire...... well not really but it > has that excess fuel build up sound in the exhaust like theres unburnt > spits. > > Any ideas guys? i thought maybe the octane boost has clogged up my > injectors yet im not too sure. > How much gas is still in the tank? It might be easiest to drain and refill it with regular gas. Disposing of the old gas might be a hassle, so it might be best to have your mechanic take care of it. Eric |
Re: Octane Booster
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote: > In article <1_528390_d4913591b56b0164af0173744bc19bf4@autofor umz.com>, > Gas with higher octane rating actually creates *less* power in an engine > that's designed for the lower octane. Except for the 240HP V6 in the Accord. About 10 more HP with premium. |
Re: Octane Booster
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote: > In article <1_528390_d4913591b56b0164af0173744bc19bf4@autofor umz.com>, > Gas with higher octane rating actually creates *less* power in an engine > that's designed for the lower octane. Except for the 240HP V6 in the Accord. About 10 more HP with premium. |
Re: Octane Booster
First thing I would do is siphon all the contaminated gas out of tank
and fill with the octaine suggested by owners manual. You may be lucky and as soon as old gas clears line car will go back to normal. s On 16 Apr 2005 02:02:10 -0400, VTEC <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote: >Hey all, i run my 4cyl honda vtec on premium fuel (as it should be). >The premium here in australia is supposedly nothing compared to the >overseas ones so i put some octane booster in my tank. It ran well the >first tank yet i put a little bit more in the next time i filled up. >After filling it the second time and adding the octane boost my car is >running extremely rough. Conditions are > > - Idleing inconsistently and lots of engine movement - can feel it in >the wheel! > - Changed engine tempo, much deeper growl, sorta like a WRX with a 4 >inch exhaust (and my car isnt a WRX) > - Extremely slow in low revs and struggling to pull hard, same in >higher revs >- When the VTEC kicks in it sometimes clears up but other times its >extremely laggy. >- Sounds like the cars going to backfire...... well not really but it >has that excess fuel build up sound in the exhaust like theres unburnt >spits. > >Any ideas guys? i thought maybe the octane boost has clogged up my >injectors yet im not too sure. > >Thanks |
Re: Octane Booster
First thing I would do is siphon all the contaminated gas out of tank
and fill with the octaine suggested by owners manual. You may be lucky and as soon as old gas clears line car will go back to normal. s On 16 Apr 2005 02:02:10 -0400, VTEC <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote: >Hey all, i run my 4cyl honda vtec on premium fuel (as it should be). >The premium here in australia is supposedly nothing compared to the >overseas ones so i put some octane booster in my tank. It ran well the >first tank yet i put a little bit more in the next time i filled up. >After filling it the second time and adding the octane boost my car is >running extremely rough. Conditions are > > - Idleing inconsistently and lots of engine movement - can feel it in >the wheel! > - Changed engine tempo, much deeper growl, sorta like a WRX with a 4 >inch exhaust (and my car isnt a WRX) > - Extremely slow in low revs and struggling to pull hard, same in >higher revs >- When the VTEC kicks in it sometimes clears up but other times its >extremely laggy. >- Sounds like the cars going to backfire...... well not really but it >has that excess fuel build up sound in the exhaust like theres unburnt >spits. > >Any ideas guys? i thought maybe the octane boost has clogged up my >injectors yet im not too sure. > >Thanks |
Re: Octane Booster
"VTEC" wrote:
> Hey all, i run my 4cyl honda vtec on premium fuel (as it > should be). The premium here in australia is supposedly > nothing compared to the overseas ones so i put some octane > booster in my tank. It ran well the first tank yet i put a > little bit more in the next time i filled up. After filling it > the second time and adding the octane boost my car is running > extremely rough. Conditions are > > - Idleing inconsistently and lots of engine movement - can > feel it in the wheel! > - Changed engine tempo, much deeper growl, sorta like a WRX > with a 4 inch exhaust (and my car isnt a WRX) > - Extremely slow in low revs and struggling to pull hard, > same in higher revs > - When the VTEC kicks in it sometimes clears up but other > times its extremely laggy. > - Sounds like the cars going to backfire...... well not really > but it has that excess fuel build up sound in the exhaust like > theres unburnt spits. > > Any ideas guys? i thought maybe the octane boost has clogged > up my injectors yet im not too sure. > > Thanks hey again guys, thanks for all your responses!! Turns out my head gasket was leaking co-incidently at the same time id put the injector cleaner in! Found water in where the sparkplugs were so only 3 cylinders were firing! Its not bad downunder thanks jason! Pretty kewl place to live. The reason i said the fuel was not all that great as ive been told the octane content in the fuels here both premium and unleaded were lower than places like japan. Seeing as i have an imported car i thought id run it with a higher shot of octane, it did make a difference though! Oh well, time for a new head gasket haha, thanks guys! |
Re: Octane Booster
"VTEC" wrote:
> Hey all, i run my 4cyl honda vtec on premium fuel (as it > should be). The premium here in australia is supposedly > nothing compared to the overseas ones so i put some octane > booster in my tank. It ran well the first tank yet i put a > little bit more in the next time i filled up. After filling it > the second time and adding the octane boost my car is running > extremely rough. Conditions are > > - Idleing inconsistently and lots of engine movement - can > feel it in the wheel! > - Changed engine tempo, much deeper growl, sorta like a WRX > with a 4 inch exhaust (and my car isnt a WRX) > - Extremely slow in low revs and struggling to pull hard, > same in higher revs > - When the VTEC kicks in it sometimes clears up but other > times its extremely laggy. > - Sounds like the cars going to backfire...... well not really > but it has that excess fuel build up sound in the exhaust like > theres unburnt spits. > > Any ideas guys? i thought maybe the octane boost has clogged > up my injectors yet im not too sure. > > Thanks hey again guys, thanks for all your responses!! Turns out my head gasket was leaking co-incidently at the same time id put the injector cleaner in! Found water in where the sparkplugs were so only 3 cylinders were firing! Its not bad downunder thanks jason! Pretty kewl place to live. The reason i said the fuel was not all that great as ive been told the octane content in the fuels here both premium and unleaded were lower than places like japan. Seeing as i have an imported car i thought id run it with a higher shot of octane, it did make a difference though! Oh well, time for a new head gasket haha, thanks guys! |
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