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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 01:51 PM
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A couple of months ago someone posted a comprehensive review on ocatane ratings and octane boosters. I printed it out and promptly lost it. I remember the conclusion being most additives didn't offer much. But if octane boosters had something called mmt this is a good thing? Anyone have an opinion or the article? Thanks!
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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I don't have the article, but I spoke with my local "Corvette guy". He is a mechanic for Chevy with 30 years of experience. He specializes in Vettes and knows more than should be legal about the C5. He has spoken many times with Corvette group engineers. He says, don't add ANYTHING to the C5 fuel system. This includes fuel system cleaners AND fuel stabilizers for storage. For what it's worth.
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 04:28 PM
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I don't have the article, but I spoke with my local "Corvette guy". He is a mechanic for Chevy with 30 years of experience. He specializes in Vettes and knows more than should be legal about the C5. He has spoken many times with Corvette group engineers. He says, don't add ANYTHING to the C5 fuel system. This includes fuel system cleaners AND fuel stabilizers for storage. For what it's worth.
That is also what the owner's manual says.
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 05:52 PM
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No Additives. You would have to dump a case of 104 into the tank to get 104 octane anyway. 93 is just fine.
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