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Racer
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Since i have never owned a sports car, what octane gas should i use? I was told its fine with the lowest, but have heard other say you have to use the higher ones. I put the lowest in, hope it doesn't do damage. Something rattles when i accelerate, so its ether a loose exhaust, or the engine starving for better fuel. Let , me know for sure.
P.S.-probably a newb mistake on my part
P.S.-probably a newb mistake on my part
Pro
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From: Near Lockport NY Black 1986 Coupe
Describe what the rattle sounds like and where exactly it's coming from. If it's in the front, you may have something loose, or the exhaust if it's underneath you. If it was too low of octane fuel, you would hear little bells chiming under the hood.
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It should run just fine on regular gas, as long as your knock sensors are working. Pinging on regular gas would indicate a potentially serious problem. I would look real hard at the cats for a rattle problem. Congrats on the new car!
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Do not buy an airfoil
Do not buy oil additives
Do use syntetic oil
Do use the CF search engine for all tips you may need.
As a new member is is a requirement to post a picture of your girlfriend or wife. To fill out your profile and go to the C5 general and tell them that C4 are better Corvettes.
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Welcome and congrats on getting a Corvette.
Start with, read your owners manual, if you don't have 1 check out ebay and get one. Start buying some Corvette books, there's plenty out there. When you have a little problem with this or that then you have here to ask questions.
Enjoy your Corvette, you have a lot of fun with it.
Start with, read your owners manual, if you don't have 1 check out ebay and get one. Start buying some Corvette books, there's plenty out there. When you have a little problem with this or that then you have here to ask questions.
Enjoy your Corvette, you have a lot of fun with it.
