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Old October 20th 04, 09:00 PM
Laura M
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"burt squareman" > wrote in message news:<1098269711.T1LC8n+J0xJrwl3Y9gDyQQ@bubbanews> ...
> "Laura M" > wrote in message om...
> > We just bought a 2005 Honda Pilot. We've only had it for 4 days but
> > we love it! I've heard discrepancies as to what type of gas to put in
> > it. The owner's manual says a minimum of 91 octane, but I've heard on
> > different websites that regular gas is okay. Does anyone know for
> > sure? Thanks! Laura M.

>
> It says 91 but you can put in 89, 90 since the knock sensor will adjust
> the timing automatically for knock. If it still knocks then increase the
> octane by a notch. Not every gas station are the same. If you're climbing
> a steep hill then go with 91.
>
> Do your math to see which saves more fuel. I doubt there's a huge
> difference.


Thanks for the info. Actually, we live on top of a huge hill which I
go up and down at least 2x/day. So I guess I'd better go with the 91.
Thanks again!
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