Fuel Question

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  • 13th June 2025 at 6:51 pm #37263
    Robert Filbey
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      I’m about to acquire a 1953 TA BL.  I live in the United States.  For my other classic cars I typically fuel them with 91 Octane with no Ethanol.  Would this be appropriate for a Traction Avant?  Thanks.

      Kirk

      29th July 2025 at 2:16 pm #37337
      Bernie
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        Kirk,

        Sorry I missed your post until now  ….

        Yes it will be suitable but you may have to re-set the timing if it pinks.

        Like you, I try to avoid ethanol but that is becoming extremely difficult – if not impossible – in our part of the world.  The choice here is generally only either 5% or 10% ethanol

        I therefore run on the 5%, albeit grudgingly.

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        29th July 2025 at 5:25 pm #37345
        Robert Filbey
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          Thanks Bernie.  Do you think I could run the car with a lower octane fuel?

           

          Kirk

          29th July 2025 at 7:54 pm #37347
          Bernie
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            I’ve never tried it but it is a very forgiving engine so I would think it quite possible.

            If you have zny success, perhaps you will let us know.

            B….

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