Michael Graziano wrote:
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> I tend to use 93-94. But I haven't tested lower grades. You should try a
> few gallns of 87 and listen for pinging. If it pings, fill up the tank
> with 94. WHen you're down to a gallon, put in a few gallons of 89. If it
> pings fill it up with 94. WHen you're down to a gallon try 91 etc.... I
> think this is how it goes. Can anyone confirm this?
My Midget 1500 only works with 94 octane gas. Otherwise
it runs on, and sometimes even pings.
My MG Magnettes, my MGB, and my Jag seem happy on
anything that burns, but the Midget is finnicky.
Probably the high compression. The california models
had lower compression and might run on anything.
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