Lucky to have a good running XK8
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So far, it's just been driving regularly and always using premium fuel... I haven't had any major engine issues and it's basically driven daily lately.
I use the fuel injector cleaner typically just in the first tank or three when I acquire a car as I don't know if it's had crap gas run through it previously. After that, it's just top tier fuel (Techron preferred, but we'd be hard pressed to tell- just don't cheapen out on lesser gas).
I use the fuel injector cleaner typically just in the first tank or three when I acquire a car as I don't know if it's had crap gas run through it previously. After that, it's just top tier fuel (Techron preferred, but we'd be hard pressed to tell- just don't cheapen out on lesser gas).
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I've been a Chevron Techron fuel additive fan for many years. Most additives get panned as worthless, but Techron holds its own in the numerous reviews I've read. I purchase it during the buy-one-get-one-free sales at Advance Auto Parts and pour a bottle into the fuel tank every time I do an oil & filter change. I believe it is worth the effort....
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Fortunately, although we pay much more for it here in Ontario, our hi-test 91 octane is free from ethanol. I even use it in our 2003 Mazda Miata. Premium costs 12 cents more per liter here (= 55 cents per Imperial gallon)
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5V1900, we have similar likes in cars, I also have a 2006 MX5 Miata. Very fun car, it's my twistie mountain road car while the XK8 is for dinner and relaxation cruizer!
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I realize this has drifted OT, but I, like the OP, seem to have a great running XK8. We've had the car for about 2 years now, but have never taken it on a jaunt longer than about 30 miles.
With summer fading, we decided to take a trip last week out to Galena Il which is about a 300 mile trip. As the wife an I are pulling out of the driveway my neighbor says " ooh, you're taking the Jag? Hope you don't break down" grrrr!
Anyway, it was as flawless a trip as I could imagine. The last 50 miles on RT 20 are two lane twisty hilly....great fun.
With summer fading, we decided to take a trip last week out to Galena Il which is about a 300 mile trip. As the wife an I are pulling out of the driveway my neighbor says " ooh, you're taking the Jag? Hope you don't break down" grrrr!
Anyway, it was as flawless a trip as I could imagine. The last 50 miles on RT 20 are two lane twisty hilly....great fun.
Last edited by gwagner; 10-11-2014 at 12:29 PM.
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I realize this has drifted OT, but I, like the OP, seem to have a great running XK8. We've had the car for about 2 years now, but have never taken it on a jaunt longer than about 30 miles.
With summer fading, we decided to take a trip last week out to Galena Il which is about a 300 mile trip. As the wife an I are pulling out of the driveway my neighbor says " ooh, you're taking the Jag? Hope you don't break down" grrrr!
Anyway, it was as flawless a trip as I could imagine. The last 50 miles on RT 20 are two lane twisty hilly....great fun.
With summer fading, we decided to take a trip last week out to Galena Il which is about a 300 mile trip. As the wife an I are pulling out of the driveway my neighbor says " ooh, you're taking the Jag? Hope you don't break down" grrrr!
Anyway, it was as flawless a trip as I could imagine. The last 50 miles on RT 20 are two lane twisty hilly....great fun.
Anyway thanks for the post, I'm sure there are many, many more great running XK8's out there and those that have issues have this great forum as a resource.
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