[T3] Gauges

[Dennis Stiefel]

On 3/17/2011 1:13 AM, Adriel Rowley wrote:
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>> From: Bobsnotch at aol.com
>> Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:15:07 -0400
>> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
>> Subject: Re: [T3] Gauges
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>> How about using very good parts, carefully assembling the engine, using
>> proper break in procedures, and just drive it. VW didn't bother with gauges,
>> as it felt they weren't needed. I'd rather be cruising along on the highway
>> not knowing any of those temps, than have a stiff neck from NOT watching
>> the road to see them. Or slowing down, because the engine had a temp spike,
>> and making the group you're with wonder what just happened as they flew by
>> you and kept going. ;^) I do know that by the time the idiot lights come on,
>> it's usually too late. But I've never really had that type of issue happen
>> since I started running good fuel.
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> How would fuel affect the temperature of the engine?
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> Thank you,
> Adriel
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Cheap or low octane fuel causes pre-igniting or pinging which can cause 
an engine to over heat.

Dennis Stiefel
Rainsville,AL, USA