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Re: omigod - Did I kill my car?

To: James Charles Ruwaldt <jruwaldt@indiana.edu>
Subject: Re: omigod - Did I kill my car?
From: Zink <zink@pdq.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 01:00:18 -0500
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <Pine.HPP.3.91.970715202836.4820A-100000@falstaff.ucs.indiana.edu>
James Charles Ruwaldt wrote:
> 
> Joe,
>         Just drive it.  I've had my '72 TR6 for three years, and
> unleaded
> hasn't done it any harm.
> Jim Ruwaldt
> '72 TR6 CC79338U(being restored)
> 
> On Tue, 15 Jul 1997, Joe Whalley wrote:
> 
> > My 72 Spit has a fuel gauge that says "Unleaded fuel only".
> >
> > "Great, I said..."
> >
> > I'm told that this gauge is from a newer car, and I wonder if
> unleaded will
> > kill my engine. What is the best way to run a 72 engine with current
> gasoline
> > and available additives? The engine #
> > is FM 13009UE.
> >
> > Thanks - Joe
> > 72 Spit - driving next week!
> >
> >
If you are real worried about using unleaded gas in your car and can
still get leaded regular you can mix 40% leaded reg with 60% super
unleaded and use an addative like Marvel Mistery Oil, or Super 104
Octane booster.  And not have to worry about it.
JMO
Larry Zink
1964 Spitfire4

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