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Old 05-08-14, 11:44 PM
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Hey guys, I accidentally pumped a full tank of 85 octane on my lexus. Highest we have here and reccomended is 91. I also put some Lucas Octane Booster to help it out a bit. Will it affect my car immediately? Can I still drive it and not push it so hard?
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The car will compensate and adjust timing for the lower octane, no worries.
Old 05-09-14, 12:31 AM
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Your going to need to get gas again real soon. your car is gonna drink that cheap crap like water, but as RA40 said, no worries, it will be gone soon.
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Thanks a lot guys.
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ur gas milage wont be affected..if u r worried about it then at a half tank fill with premium
Old 05-09-14, 09:26 AM
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Just drive gently, don't step on it expecting to take off like a rocket. And keep adding highest octane gas, even if it is only a few gallons at a time.
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