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Re: Check engine light and Chevron gasoline in 96 Avalon
[email]learnfpga@gmail.com[/email] wrote:[color=blue]
> I dont think it is gas. Considering you have 170K miles on it and never
> had a CEL its just normal wear and tear. Oxygen sensor is what mostly
> causes the problem and I think just replacing it would solve your
> problem.[/color]
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> However I do have doubts over quality of gas. My mechenic recommends I
> use higher quality gas like 91 even though my camry can take 87. I dont
> kow how much it really affects the peoformance of the car and life of
> engine. May be someone can shed some light on it. Thanks....[/color]
If the owners manual calls for 87 and its not pinging run 87. 91 will get
you nothing but a higher bill at the pump.
[url]http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/autos/octane.htm[/url]
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