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Old 26-03-2008, 07:04 PM   #1
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Default Fuel additive for 1978 Ford escort

Hi guys...

I recently purchased a 1978 ford escort and i wanted to know what is the best fuel additive to add to the unleaded petrol that i fill the car up with??

and its probably a stupid question but how would i administer it??

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Old 26-03-2008, 07:38 PM   #2
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Hi esky007
There are several ways to go on the additive side servos sell syringes that are quick and easy added to every tank. You can buy a bottle and put a dose every couple of tanks, there's a in line system we had a rep come to one of our meetings to talk about their product. Or you can change your head to a late model or when you reco your head get it changed then. This is from the cheapest to dearest and easy to hard. We have a lot of guys in the same position as you in our club and they all use these methods. Get in contact with our club and have a talk to them.
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Old 26-03-2008, 09:02 PM   #3
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hey i have the 2.0 pinto and how can i tell if the engine takes unleaded or not?
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Old 27-03-2008, 09:05 AM   #4
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hey i have the 2.0 pinto and how can i tell if the engine takes unleaded or not?
All aussie built pintos only run on leaded fuel. Later Sierra and Capri pintos in the Uk from about '82 (from memory) can run on unleaded. My old RS2000 had hardened valve seats, but I'd chuck some valvemaster in on long (high revving) trips.
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