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Old 05-28-2009, 12:58 PM   #49 (permalink)
Easy Rider
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Originally Posted by jprisme View Post
i have a question. why does a lincoln navigator say run 91 but a ford expedition say run 87.... same engine different octane level?
Pretty obvious that it is NOT exactly the same engine.
The Lincoln likely has a higher HP rating.
Slightly different valve and ignition timing is sometimes all it takes.
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