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    Fuel Octane - What's the Dealio?

    Corolla is designed for 87 octane fuel. However, if the car is older and has carbon deposits, higher octane fuel may prevent pre-ignition and certainly will reduce tendency of detonation if it's predisposed to it due to the age. If your car runs better on higher octane, use it. I don't recommend...
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    Intermittent stall-looking for advice!

    Try banging your hand on the steering wheel or jiggling the key in the ignition switch. It's possible a loose/weak connection in the key ignition is causing the car to turn off. Try tapping on the brakes for the brake light to come on and see if that causes it to stall. See if the condition can...
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