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Subject: [TR] Octane
From: TERRY SMITH <terryrs@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2018 09:26:25 -0400 (EDT)
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Importance: Medium Gux9MqNPvAh+LPwtflRU9/+soubu5mr5/4BRgVVUR/0/BLMrgGOIHTV9xBVTbPKYSblLmSyClsg1OL+dgY3UgtJMzE5QlynQMZk=
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Just curious.  Why is Premium gasoline recommended for a TR3 (and I suppose 
other Triumphs?)while regular is just fine for other vintage cars.  I know it's 
to prevent knocking, but how and why?  Does it have to do with being a 
short-stroke engine or something?  

Thanks, everyone,
Terry
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