1994 Ford Explorer octane adjust service pin

1994 FORD EXPLORER
215,597 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MLOVELL
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what is an octane service pin
Mar 23, 2010 at 1:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The octane adjustment plug sets the timing slightly advanced compared to running without it. If you have bad knocking problems, you can try pulling it to retard the timing to see if it helps. It is usually taped to the wiring harness near the brake booster chamber.
Mar 25, 2010 at 3:38 AM
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