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Old May 31st, 2015, 08:30 AM   #10
jkv45
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Originally Posted by Dragger_2656 View Post
I was running 95 octane. I will admit I topped off the tank with some fuel from a jerry can that I filled up the previous day and something didn't seem right about it.it just seemed to smell off and a bit greasier than usual
I'd start there then.

Is 95 (RON?) the rating in the manual? Always run the lowest octane you can without detonating for the most power. I only go up in octane to get away from ethanol-blend. Not sure if that's an option for you.
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