What octane do you put in your 8?
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91 or bust
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I'm compiling a tome of myths, rumors and ancient folklore related to gasoline octane ratings -
more power with the higher octane
The higher the octane the slower the gas burns
it's just the volatiliy rating of the gasoline
the higher the number, the higher temp it requires to burn
this is cause the motor takes more detonation
......and that's just in this short thread.
Thank you for your contributions to my collection.
If your Pappy told you any others, feel free to post 'em....
S
more power with the higher octane
The higher the octane the slower the gas burns
it's just the volatiliy rating of the gasoline
the higher the number, the higher temp it requires to burn
this is cause the motor takes more detonation
......and that's just in this short thread.
Thank you for your contributions to my collection.
If your Pappy told you any others, feel free to post 'em....
S
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mac11 is right on the money...
Octane is resistance to detonation which means it is HARDER to burn (oversimplification)... therefore could leave more carbon in the engine if anything not less. Racers use 100 octane either a) run more aggressive timing; resist detonation from heat soak or b) they like to waste money.
Octane is resistance to detonation which means it is HARDER to burn (oversimplification)... therefore could leave more carbon in the engine if anything not less. Racers use 100 octane either a) run more aggressive timing; resist detonation from heat soak or b) they like to waste money.
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Rotary , eh?
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mac11 is right on the money...
Octane is resistance to detonation which means it is HARDER to burn (oversimplification)... therefore could leave more carbon in the engine if anything not less. Racers use 100 octane either a) run more aggressive timing; resist detonation from heat soak or b) they like to waste money.
Octane is resistance to detonation which means it is HARDER to burn (oversimplification)... therefore could leave more carbon in the engine if anything not less. Racers use 100 octane either a) run more aggressive timing; resist detonation from heat soak or b) they like to waste money.
The octane rating has nothing to do with the quality of the gas. That has to do with the quality of the manufacturer. You can go to BP, shell, ect ect and use 87 and have MUCH better gas thatn 93 octane from Huck A Buck Gas Co.
#39
mac11 is right on the money...
Octane is resistance to detonation which means it is HARDER to burn (oversimplification)... therefore could leave more carbon in the engine if anything not less. Racers use 100 octane either a) run more aggressive timing; resist detonation from heat soak or b) they like to waste money.
Octane is resistance to detonation which means it is HARDER to burn (oversimplification)... therefore could leave more carbon in the engine if anything not less. Racers use 100 octane either a) run more aggressive timing; resist detonation from heat soak or b) they like to waste money.
The gas still burns just as easily. What it's resisting is predetonation from compression.
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[QUOTE=The octane rating has nothing to do with the quality of the gas. That has to do with the quality of the manufacturer. You can go to BP, shell, ect ect and use 87 and have MUCH better gas thatn 93 octane from Huck A Buck Gas Co.[/QUOTE]
YEAH What he said LOL
YEAH What he said LOL
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I stopped in a little town in Northern Illinois a few weeks ago and "regular" was 89 midgrade was 90 and premium was 93 octane. Thats how it was at all the gas stations in town and prices were the same as everywhere else. I found it hard to believe anyone would pay the extra .10/gallon for 1 octane point but 'm sure people do if they still sell the stuff. Just thought that was a bit odd.
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So Rotary Rasp, you run 87 on a daily basis? Do you have a 6 speed or auto? and, would it make a difference with the transmissions since the engines have different power outputs?
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The biggest difference is that some companies put more detergents, for cleaning the injectors, in the "Premium" grade fuels.
All grades use the same raw stock. Chemicals are later added to raise the octane rating.
Heres more than you ever wanted to know about gasoline octane: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating
All grades use the same raw stock. Chemicals are later added to raise the octane rating.
Heres more than you ever wanted to know about gasoline octane: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating
Last edited by alnielsen; 09-14-2007 at 01:08 PM.
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Spinbreakz doesn't know it, but ever since he moved into my apartment complex I've been peeing in his gas tank.
Maybe that's the "decrease in mileage" you've been seeing lately.
Maybe that's the "decrease in mileage" you've been seeing lately.