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« on: October 17, 2010, 08:05:47 PM »
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Just in the process of buying an FE Holden and before I went through with it am looking for advice on what fuel to use and also if additives are required.
I am in NSW so my options are becoming limited.

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« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2010, 10:38:05 PM »
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I use unleaded with an additive - maybe this one has already had the valve seats hardened and then you wouldn't even need the additive.
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« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2010, 05:45:33 AM »
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I use premium unleaded with Flashlube additive in my old cars.

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« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2010, 02:33:41 PM »
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I run a valve lube bottle thingo and every now and then i put some lead additive in the tank for a bit more re assurance.
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« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2010, 02:54:42 PM »
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Fuel Additive and Premium Unleaded for me as well!

I have read posts here and also on other forums that people only run additive every 2 or 3 tanks, but I use it in every tank.
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« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2010, 07:23:57 PM »
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Hi and thanks to all that responded.
I am now clear on what I need to do.

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« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2010, 12:57:04 PM »
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I use standard unleaded fuel and pour Flashlube in the tank at every fill.
I read somewhere that standard fuel can be used on engines with a compression ratio of 8.86:1 or less. Premium fuel is ideal for higher compression or performance engines.

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« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2010, 05:35:03 PM »
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I use standard unleaded fuel and pour Flashlube in the tank at every fill.
I read somewhere that standard fuel can be used on engines with a compression ratio of 8.86:1 or less. Premium fuel is ideal for higher compression or performance engines.

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You must make sure that you do use a valve additive (or upper cylinder lubricant which has an additive in it) unless the head has hardened valve seats installed.

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