I’ll start with gas. On my third tank of 89 octane. So far so good. Mileage is still a strong 31-32MPG and the power doesn’t seem to be down too much. The dang stutter is still there, now whenever the fan comes on. I’m still testing, but this maybe my last tank. Track stuff. As …
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Maybe not…
First (and only) tank of 87 octane fuel test is complete. I know I said I was going to do 2 tankfuls, but as I eluded to in the podcasts and the lasts posts comments, results were less than favorable. Roxy ran WAY too rough. The shudder at idle didn’t go away altogether, but it …
Gas update
About 300 miles so far on this tank. Should go the full 400 without breakin’ a sweat. Somethings to note: Pre-ignition (pinging aka dieseling) very extreme for the first 50 miles, especially when starting off from a start. Power is way down. I mean, a HUGE drop off Overall driveability isn’t that hot. Freeway cruising …
Experimentation
After what Todd said during the last podcast and what Ian posted over at gbmini, I thought I would do a little experimentation, you know, to help you, the faithful dbmini.us reader and wrr podcast listener. This morning when I filled up with gas, I put in regular unleaded. DISCLAIMER – My MINI is about …
Roxy got detailed!
I was FINALLY able to get her in for a serious cleaning and polishing this week… This weekend she will again get her normal treatment of NXT soap, Tech Wax (no matter what roadfly test shows) and Tech Protectant on the inside. Go ahead and click that link for the roadfly test. It’s extremely interesting …