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redline5th · 03-04-2010, 02:14 AM

Make sure you run what is recommended in it. I think your motor is a SOHC--read up on what it takes. Don't try to run anything less than recommended.

I say this because some VTEC motors require higher levels of octane. I know mine runs on at least 91. I keep 93 in it most of the time.

03-04-2010, 02:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
redline5th Honda Ecomodder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 46 The Civic - '98 Honda Civic DX 90 day: 41.59 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Make sure you run what is recommended in it. I think your motor is a SOHC--read up on what it takes. Don't try to run anything less than recommended. I say this because some VTEC motors require higher levels of octane. I know mine runs on at least 91. I keep 93 in it most of the time. __________________ http://thechriscoleman.com/ Alas.... no more 40mpg -- Now B18C swapped.