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Old 09-02-2003, 09:36 AM
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Error on refuelling

Quick question:

A friend loan me his car and I refuelled on regular. I have to give it back to him today and the tank is almost full. Is there something I can add to prevent problems? I don't want him to notice I made that mistake...

Can anybody help?
Old 09-02-2003, 09:58 AM
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Dont worry about it(?).

Wont hurt the car, sometimes rotaries run better on lower octane fuel anyhow.
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yeah, forget about it: you're not going to nuke the engine.
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My guess, he'll ask you what you put in because it runs so damn smooth now.

Anyone else wondering what I'm wondering?

Man you have some kick *** friend!
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well, if you're truly concerned, you can always buy a can of octane booster from pepboys.. it should take it up a couple of points.
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Those octane booster cans from Peb Boys actually up it a few points as in decimal points.
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Be glad you didn't refuel at a local station here. This week, a supplier filled one of the station's unleaded tanks with diesel fuel by accident. There are several messed up gas-powered cars which the supplier has to pay to repair. A diesel rotary -- that would be interesting!
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You must be REAL GOOD friends. I wouldn't loan my new RX-8 to anybody! :D

Another idea: tell your friend you need the car one more day and go on an exciting road trip, up twisty mountain roads or along a seashore. Then fill up with premium.
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