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Old 03-02-2009, 08:19 PM
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The HO does run on premium, the non ho runs on regular... unless you do anything to advance the timing. but that also goes for the V6...


I run premium, because I have it on the 91 octane tune...
 
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Old 03-02-2009, 08:19 PM
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My manual calls for 87 and I'm not noticing any ill effects from using it.
 
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Old 03-02-2009, 08:31 PM
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My manual says the 3.7 MUST NOT be run on premium, that it will not run well on premium, and NOT to use it. Only the HO V8 is available in Canada for the 2008 model year, and the manual says 91 octane is preferred for the 4.7.
 
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Old 03-02-2009, 08:34 PM
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if you advance the timing, you run the risk of detonation without higher octane fuel...


notice how I said that, advance the timing...

If you plan on modding your truck, plan on paying more for gas...
 
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Old 03-03-2009, 10:11 AM
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I wasn't aware that there was an HO even available for the 08 and up Dakotas with the new 4.7 engine they have in them...
 
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Originally Posted by Racinartist
I wasn't aware that there was an HO even available for the 08 and up Dakotas with the new 4.7 engine they have in them...
I thought the 08+ engines had 300hp on all of them. I dont think they designate it HO either.
 
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Old 03-03-2009, 12:38 PM
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It might be a Canadian thing... just liek the states had differences state to state with the 05-07 Flex Fuel Engines
 
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Old 03-03-2009, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dakolorado
I thought the 08+ engines had 300hp on all of them. I dont think they designate it HO either.
Yea, 302 or 305HP, depending which source you're quoting for numbers. That was kinda' my point. I have an 08 TRX and have never seen, heard, or been told that I need to run mid grade or high test. If so, I got a problem. haha


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It might be a Canadian thing...
Oh, I getcha! Kinda' like how they spell color, colour? hahahahaha
 
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Old 03-03-2009, 06:47 PM
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I doubt that engine is only for Canada and I doubt they have a separate line for USA. This is the same 4.7l HO V8 for both places. The regular output was discontinued on the Dakota for 08, and while your HO engine will run on regular gas, it runs better on premium. Just check ur manual.
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dakolorado
obama spread the weath so now no one can afford them. OR everyone realized toyota was a superior product and the dakota took the biggest hit... Sorry I am being the pessimist tonight but I am tired and cranky and rambling.
now everyone except those who actually work towards it can afford a dakota laramie....GREEEAAAAAT
 
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