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Old 07-06-2017, 09:53 PM
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Default Torco octane booster ok to use under warranty?

Like the title asks, is Torco going to void my warranty? My 2017 C7Z06 feels very slugglish in the California summer with our shitty 91 octane gasoline. Using a 32oz bottle of Torco I have found the car responds very well but I am worried about a warranty claim if the engine blows and they find the orange residue on the plugs and valves.

What do you think?
Old 07-07-2017, 07:17 AM
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You have already used so what's the difference. Enjoy the car and don't worry about what may never happen.

That being said, GM will always look for a reason not to honor the warranty so anything could cause a dilemma.
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Originally Posted by Boba Fett
You have already used so what's the difference. Enjoy the car and don't worry about what may never happen.

That being said, GM will always look for a reason not to honor the warranty so anything could cause a dilemma.
Use it man it can only help the oct boost of the gas which should only help the cars perf.
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Been running it for years. Gas here is awful. Highly recommend it.
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I have it but later found it may make the plug orange. made no change in performance at the strip. I also tried some 100 octane pump gas that ran the same on my 15 Base / no mods. Two at pump 100 octane stations near Irwindale speed way and you can also buy it at the strip Sunoco 100Octane 5 gallon when you run your car on Thursday or Friday 5PM - 10PM. Your car is running weak due to the summer weather, I only run my car at the strip when the weather is ok to better,makes 1-2 tenths improvement when the DA is good.

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Used it at the track. Runs good. Try it, won't throw codes
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Originally Posted by carcrazysammy
Like the title asks, is Torco going to void my warranty? My 2017 C7Z06 feels very slugglish in the California summer with our shitty 91 octane gasoline. Using a 32oz bottle of Torco I have found the car responds very well but I am worried about a warranty claim if the engine blows and they find the orange residue on the plugs and valves.

What do you think?
If you don't have the car tuned for the higher octane it is not going to help at all,

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