Re: Terrible mileage 99 GLE

Codifus wrote:
> David Geesaman wrote:
>> ....   That's the point
>> - I want to run the lowest octane fuel that does not trip the ECU into 
>> conservative timing maps.
>>
> 
> If you really want to run the lowest octane in your Maxima, put 87 
> octane AND feather the throttle very lightly. The knock sensor is more 
> likely to be tripped by an enthusiatic driver than a thrifty one.
> 
> If you're a lead foot like me, then you want your VQ always at it 
> fullest potential:)
> 
> CD

Well if it weren't for highway on-ramps I could probably do that.

With 89 I still get in it 100% at times and it's never pinged.  I could 
try that with 87 but somehow I think that won't work.

Dave