>
> Somebody wrote:
>
> > > From my own experience, our 91 octane here in CA is such junk that I will
> > often get major brand gas that just
> > > doesn't seem up to par. My 328 runs poorly until I drain that tank and
> > fill with another brand. Any trip over
> > > to Nevada or Arizona where I clean the tank of CA gas usually gives me
> > better mileage and performance - until I
> > > get home.
> >
> > Ever try a bottle of octane boost when you get a bad tank? If it helps,
> > it's a lot cheaper than a new tank of gas.
> >
> > -Russ.
>
> Now that's a good thought. Must admit that my adversion to putting any
> "mystery" additives into the oil or gas for my cars has prevented this thought
> from even occuring to me.
I'm not a big fan of magic in a can either, but I think octane boost is pretty straightforward chemistry -- if the problem is indeed low octane. If not, perhaps the octane boost will mask/overcome it regardless.
I also use Gas Line AntiFreeze on a semi-regular basis without fear.
I once "fixed" a Chrysler transmission with leaking seals by using an ATF seal conditioner... not sure how that one worked out long term though. :-)
-Russ.