Re: IML: Lead Additive

["DR CHALLENGER" <drchallenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

the way of measuring octane in the us is different than in europe.


> From: "Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Hey Folks,
>
> I just have to jump in when I saw those figures about octane ratings...
> I always wonder why gasoline in the US is so cheap whe you compare it with 
> the price in my country.
> Gasoline will cost three times as much overhere, you see.
>
> But.., the lowest octane you can get here is 95! And then we have so called 
> " super" gasoline with an octane rate of 98 (like Shell V-power for e.g.)
>
> Now I understand why I can give my Imperial as much pre-ignition as 12 
> degrees BTDC !!
>
> I am sure I will get a lot of pinging when I try to run my engine on 87 
> octane.
> Is 94 the best grade fuel in the US now ??



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