Re: Spark Plug Question
 

Hi Mike. I'm not sure about my '04 Accord LX,
but I'm pretty certain my '92 Accord is supposed to
have 87 regular. Maybe it was just a subjective
impression on my part to believe that the 91 octane
extended the engine life, but in any event your comments
are food for thought. Many thanks. - Paul

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 06:33:56 -0700, "Michael Pardee"
<michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote:

>
>"Paul" <Paul@Home.com> wrote in message
>news:d6cdq0hkij73fumjd02lqh0l6q7jvr87di@4ax.com.. .
>>
>> How about if I like to use high octane fuel? I generally fill with 91
>> octane since I personally believe this has contributed to the
>> longevity of my engine ( > 200,000 miles). I've heard that the catch
>> here is extra wear on the plugs with hotter temps, so as my old plugs
>> are about shot and I intend to keep to keep this car for as long as
>> possible, I was considering platinum plugs. Thanks. - Paul
>>
>Premium gasoline has two desirable characteristics - higher octane and
>higher detergency (as a rule). The higher octane is important to engine life
>only if the engine is designed to use it. Low octane fuel in a high
>compression engine can cause detonation (ping) and damage valves, pistons
>and rings. But if the engine is designed for 87 octane - check your owner's
>manual - or if it has a knock sensor, premium is a waste of money. Even
>regular grades of many brands of gasoline like Chevron or Shell/Texaco has
>plenty of detergency. High octane gas doesn't burn any hotter except at high
>throttle in cars that have high compression *and* knock sensors.
>
>Mike
>

Re: Spark Plug Question
 

Hi Mike. I'm not sure about my '04 Accord LX,
but I'm pretty certain my '92 Accord is supposed to
have 87 regular. Maybe it was just a subjective
impression on my part to believe that the 91 octane
extended the engine life, but in any event your comments
are food for thought. Many thanks. - Paul

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 06:33:56 -0700, "Michael Pardee"
<michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote:

>
>"Paul" <Paul@Home.com> wrote in message
>news:d6cdq0hkij73fumjd02lqh0l6q7jvr87di@4ax.com.. .
>>
>> How about if I like to use high octane fuel? I generally fill with 91
>> octane since I personally believe this has contributed to the
>> longevity of my engine ( > 200,000 miles). I've heard that the catch
>> here is extra wear on the plugs with hotter temps, so as my old plugs
>> are about shot and I intend to keep to keep this car for as long as
>> possible, I was considering platinum plugs. Thanks. - Paul
>>
>Premium gasoline has two desirable characteristics - higher octane and
>higher detergency (as a rule). The higher octane is important to engine life
>only if the engine is designed to use it. Low octane fuel in a high
>compression engine can cause detonation (ping) and damage valves, pistons
>and rings. But if the engine is designed for 87 octane - check your owner's
>manual - or if it has a knock sensor, premium is a waste of money. Even
>regular grades of many brands of gasoline like Chevron or Shell/Texaco has
>plenty of detergency. High octane gas doesn't burn any hotter except at high
>throttle in cars that have high compression *and* knock sensors.
>
>Mike
>

Re: Spark Plug Question
 

Hi Steve: Thanks for your input on the status of your own '91
Accord. You really didn't need to get sarcastic. I was just
stating an impression and asking an honest question. - Paul

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 06:25:19 -0500, "Steve Bigelow"
<stevebigelowXXX@rogers.com> wrote:

>
>"Paul" <Paul@Home.com> wrote in message
>news:d6cdq0hkij73fumjd02lqh0l6q7jvr87di@4ax.com.. .
>>
>> How about if I like to use high octane fuel? I generally fill with 91
>> octane since I personally believe this has contributed to the
>> longevity of my engine ( > 200,000 miles).
>
>Uh-huh.
>How?
>
>Steve
>91 Accord 294,000 kms on regular.
>

Re: Spark Plug Question
 

Hi Steve: Thanks for your input on the status of your own '91
Accord. You really didn't need to get sarcastic. I was just
stating an impression and asking an honest question. - Paul

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 06:25:19 -0500, "Steve Bigelow"
<stevebigelowXXX@rogers.com> wrote:

>
>"Paul" <Paul@Home.com> wrote in message
>news:d6cdq0hkij73fumjd02lqh0l6q7jvr87di@4ax.com.. .
>>
>> How about if I like to use high octane fuel? I generally fill with 91
>> octane since I personally believe this has contributed to the
>> longevity of my engine ( > 200,000 miles).
>
>Uh-huh.
>How?
>
>Steve
>91 Accord 294,000 kms on regular.
>