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Re: Is there such a thing as good fuel or bad fuel?
>> One mechanic told me -- avoid Mobil high-octane fuels.
>> (According to him, Mobil makes high-octane differently from
>> others, and that can cause pumps to fail.)
>
>I'd be particularly interested in hearing more about this,
>as I pretty much use Mobil Super exclusively.
The Mechanic is full of Sh*t..... It's not going to kill your fuel pump.
BUT I know for a fact that at least 2 of the High HP Q's are running
Amaco.......
>> Another told me -- all gas is ok, but don't let the tank fall
>> below 1/4 full.
>
>This is advice that makes sense, as you'll reduce the amount
>of condensation in your tank that way (and whatever water gets
>into your fuel will be further diluted).
Let's see the fuel pump is cooled by the fuel..........and at 1/4 of a
tank your exposing your pump......
Later!
Eric Fletcher
'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B
STEADIRIC@aol.com