[thechat] gas prices..

Ron White ronwhite at members.evolt.org
Fri Apr 13 07:41:17 CDT 2001


You do get better gas mileage, but I've experimented with all 3 grades
usually available 'Merican pumps and the overall cost is a wash. More MPG
for higher octane, but not enough to offset the higher cost.

Thanks,
Ron White

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[mailto:thechat-admin at lists.evolt.org]On Behalf Of Norman Bunn
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 8:27 AM
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Subject: Re: [thechat] gas prices..


Hmmm... if I remember correctly octane has to do with the ignition point of
the fuel when pressurized in the cylinder; used in high compression, high
performance engines where "dieseling" would be a problem - like my Triumph
Trophy:), but not my minivan! :(

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/autos/octane.htm
http://www.chevron.com/prodserv/api_octane.html
http://www.encyclopedia.com/articles/09474.html

Not sure it necessarily leads to the benefits you listed.

Norman

>
> A UK 'imperial' gallon is more than a US gallon, and, I think you'll find,
ours
> is a higher octane (better quality, cleaner burn, less damage, better mpg)
>
>
> Garry
>




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