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From: marcum@rhino.UUCP (Alan M. Marcum)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Local Cheap Gas Can (Will) Damage Fuel Injected Cars
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Date: Mon, 12-Nov-84 12:10:57 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov 12 12:10:57 1984
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> 	                     Other brands said to cause problems are
> 	   Shell and Texaco (both of whom deny that there is alcohol
> 	   in their gas).
> 	Jeff Mizener / Tektronix Portables ADG / Beaverton OR

I've been using Shell Super Unleaded for several years, most
recently (for the last ~1 1/2 years) in a BMW 318i.  I've been
quite pleased with the gasoline, and this is the first I've heard
of an alcohol or dirt problem with it (I've heard about Arco many
times before, though).  Anyone else have additional information
(NOT hearsay or rumors)?

I also recall octane ratings varying WIDELY from state to state
(a few years ago, unleaded regular in Arizona ran 83-85 octane;
that in the Northeast ran 87-89).  Any insights into the
situation today?  Any relation to alcohol issues?
-- 
Alan M. Marcum		Fortune Systems, Redwood City, California
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