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So with all this talk about fuels, here's my thoughts after driving my 41 in the last year almost 4,000 miles. I use 87 octane with ethanol as it's really hard to find non-ethanol fuels here in Knoxville. If I can find non-ethanol fuel, it's on the other side of town...I ain't driving across town to buy gas when there's 25 gas stations with a few miles of my house.

I put a half a can of Seafoam in my tank about every 4th tank.

I've had absolutely no problems what so ever. My suggestion....put gas in your car and drive it.

If you're having trouble starting it, something ain't right. My car takes a minute to start if I haven't started it in a week. That's because the carb bowl has evaporated. It take a bit for the gas to get back up. My 6-volts battery has failed me yet on starting and neither has my fuel selection.

The best thing for your car is to drive it and keep it moving. After my experience of almost 4,000 miles, put gas in it and go.

Do a search of Seafoam. It is mostly alcohol and a kerosene type byproduct. For $6 or more a can usless ripoff.

Burn regular gasoline in your old cars. You don't have to use higher octane than 87 and you don'e have to worry about the 10% ethanol. The engine won't mind at all. Your engine oil 10w-30 will take care of all the lubrication needs. A little MM will not hurt, if you insist on adding something.

All the other stuff is mere "snake oil" and is for gullible people who just can't resist on tinkering and screwing around with an already good running engine. resist the temptation to visit the "add to" shelves at your local parts store. Your engine will thank you and your pocketbook will be heavier.

My two cents worth. And, another thing, the lighter the oil sufficient for your engine, transmission and differential, the better. Not, conversely, the heaviest
ones. Well, that's about three cents, now.

Charlie

Hello Mike, Gus here.
I have the '41 Master Deluxe and the 2000 Camaro SS, Street Legal Performance Package, as well as the LS1 engine. The LS1 engine has individual fire injectors, whereas the Tuned Port Fuel Injectors are bank fire injectors. Just a minor clarification. My SS has an LS1 in her with 345 HP. Also the SLP package was installed by a subsidiary of GM in Canada back in the day. The Camaro assembly plant of Canada has since been torn down.
Regards.

My wifes 1994 Buick roadmaster had the LT1 260HP engine. Ran well on local 87 octane gas. Was a very fast car all things considered, like going at almost 5000 pounds.