"ap" > wrote in message
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> Hello,
> yesterday, I had the accord 2001 (37K miles) throttle
> plate cleaned, but still noted uneven acceleration
> after idling.
>
> I had the job done since the gas pedal was a bit stiff
> in the AM and also I've been noticing that the car accelerates
> unevenly after a stop.
>
> I usually fill the gas tank when it's only 1/4 left.
>
> what gasoline is recommended? I've switched to using
> premium gas (citgo/shell).
>
> has techron helped others in the forum? If so, do you wait
> till tank is empty to pour it and then do you fill it up with
> gas?
>
> Do you fill your tank when it's half full or less?
>
> THANKS!

well first off, is this a V6 or a 4 cyl accord? I believe both are made to
use regular gas (87 oct.) but if it's a V6 ya might get some benifit from
using super (89) but you definetly shouldn't need to use premium as the
engine wasn't designed for it. Best bet is to try a few tanks at one gas
station and see if anythign changes, if not try another. if still nothing
you can be pretty sure it's not the gas and possible something else is
wrong.

-Nick