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Is it true that the ECU will advance (or the viceversa, if appropriate), when the octane rating varies, to compensate for the lack of power in the combustion process? Thanks,

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Is it true that the ECU will advance (or the viceversa, if appropriate), when the octane rating varies, to compensate for the lack of power in the combustion process? Thanks, zmyride! Finally, would downgrading to 87 octanes hurt my 3.5L engine--not that I'm planning on doing it, but...
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