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SAFE TO USE 101 OCTANE UNLEADED ?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by hdrosen, Jul 18, 2008.

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  1. hdrosen

    hdrosen Rookie

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    I have a 2008 430 Scuderia. All of our local gas stations mix 10% ethanol with all grades of gas.

    Can I safely use 101 octane unleaded gas in my car?

    Thanks,

    Howard
    Cell: 305-793-3750
     
    hdrosen, Jul 18, 2008
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  2. f_the_ASR

    f_the_ASR Karting

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    She will run beautifully. Just make sure it is UN-Leaded.

    10% ethanol won't hurt anything. From what I see it's more BS marketing than anything.
     
    f_the_ASR, Jul 18, 2008
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  3. JCR

    JCR F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Ethanol isn't about marketing. It's about govt. policy (production of ethanol) and emmisions (EPA mandating use of an oxygenate).
     
    JCR, Jul 18, 2008
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  4. Denis GTPRO

    Denis GTPRO Karting

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    lead actually helps lubricates valves and runs nicely in ferrari engines. The only downside is it clogs cats and 02 sensors
     
    Denis GTPRO, Jul 18, 2008
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  5. brian.s

    brian.s F1 Rookie Professional Ferrari Technician

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    and is illegal to use foe this application.....
     
    brian.s, Jul 19, 2008
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  6. Denis GTPRO

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    yes ,,,yes it is. On PUBLIC streets it is :)
     
    Denis GTPRO, Jul 21, 2008
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