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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 09:04 AM
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Can these cars run on unleaded gas ????
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Yes, in general.
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Originally Posted by GARYFINN
...Can these cars run on unleaded gas?...
Rhetorical? Unleaded is your only choice for pump gas.
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Rhetorical? Unleaded is your only choice for pump gas.
Yep..I use the ethanol free EO 93 octane in my '78..but while it's better than ethanol polluted gas for carburated engines..it's still unleaded..Jim
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Sure. All GM cars made after 1970 specified the use of unleaded fuel. (They were capable of being run on unleaded before that model year, but didn't "claim" it until 1971.)

All engines with 9.0 and lower compression ratio will run on 'regular' fuel. Cars with 9.5:1 C.R. engines will do well on 'mid-grade'; and 10:0 to 10.5 engines can run fine with unleaded 'premium'.
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Your profile shows you have a 2012 Grand Sport Convertible! So what car are you asking about?
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 07:17 AM
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Your profile shows you have a 2012 Grand Sport Convertible! So what car are you asking about?
Thinking about getting a 1970-72.
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Can these cars run on unleaded gas ????
Well, pump gas has been unleaded since when, early to mid 70's? If they couldn't run on it, I think we would've found out by now.
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Well, pump gas has been unleaded since when, early to mid 70's? If they couldn't run on it, I think we would've found out by now.
Good One Thanks for that informative post.We need more noobs like you.

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Good One Thanks for that informative post.We need more noobs like you.
Now that hurt.
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Now that hurt.
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Originally Posted by GARYFINN
Thinking about getting a 1970-72.
Well the 70 will require 93 octane but the 71 and 72 wont.
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Exactly! If you want the car for "power", go with the '70...but it will cost more to get it. If you want the car for the styling, and the 'normal driving' fun factor, go for the '71 or '72. Easier on the pocket book when you buy it and thereafter!!
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Originally Posted by GARYFINN
Good One Thanks for that informative post.We need more noobs like you.
Re-read what he said. He's spot on. Were you looking for charts and graphs? You have the option to Google your question and go back to your own forum where your insult might fit in better.
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Originally Posted by Lakeside49
Re-read what he said. He's spot on. Were you looking for charts and graphs? You have the option to Google your question and go back to your own forum where your insult might fit in better.
Good one you're so clever .

I came here thinking I might get some intelligent responses but you're showing that its very difficult.

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Originally Posted by GARYFINN
Good one you're so clever .

I came here thinking I might get some intelligent responses but you're showing that its very difficult.
Please keep on posting whatever you want on the politic section and leave us alone.
Stupid questions will bring stupid answers, no matter what.
Now if you just can't take spirited (not even mean or hash, just witty) answer just google "how to grow a skin", you might get some answers.
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Originally Posted by GARYFINN
...I came here thinking I might get some intelligent responses...
An intelligent response requires an intelligent question.

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Originally Posted by Denpo
Please keep on posting whatever you want on the politic section and leave us alone.
Stupid questions will bring stupid answers, no matter what.
Now if you just can't take spirited (not even mean or hash, just witty) answer just google "how to grow a skin", you might get some answers.
Originally Posted by Easy Mike
An intelligent response requires and intelligent question.
Its obvious you people here are incapable of any kind of civil discussion how funny.
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Originally Posted by GARYFINN
Its obvious you people here are incapable of any kind of civil discussion how funny.
someone say my name?..
even I think this guy is an idiot.

bye, Felicia.
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