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Forum: General Fuel Topics 09-26-2016, 05:33 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,382
Posted By trollbait
Octane rating is a measure of how well a fuel...

Octane rating is a measure of how well a fuel resists igniting from heat and pressure.

Cetane is the measure of how well it ignites from a heat and pressure. A higher value could give better...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 05-20-2016, 05:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,382
Posted By trollbait
It wasn't too long ago, a brand, I think Shell,...

It wasn't too long ago, a brand, I think Shell, had a fourth octane selection on its pumps between mid and premium. Considering the costs involved with maintaining and permitting the underground...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 05-19-2016, 05:18 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,382
Posted By trollbait
Some stations now have pumps that do that mix...

Some stations now have pumps that do that mix upon dispensing.

When experimenting with premium, you have to be aware that any differences seen could be down to a more effective detergent and...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 05-16-2016, 05:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,382
Posted By trollbait
Midgrade is just a mix of regular and premium;...

Midgrade is just a mix of regular and premium; either in a separate tank when delivered, or at the pump when dispensed. 50:50 would be a little higher octane than midgrade, though.

On the subject...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 05-03-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,382
Posted By trollbait
I just filled up mid grade, 89 octane, which...

I just filled up mid grade, 89 octane, which appeared to give most of the benefits of premium. I only did so because the price gap with regular has been dropping. It was 14 cents more per gallon....
Forum: General Fuel Topics 04-25-2016, 05:26 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,382
Posted By trollbait
The different season alone can have a big impact...

The different season alone can have a big impact on fuel economy. Amoung other things, warm weather reduces the warm up penalty. Summer blend gas also contains more energy than winter blend.

Then...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 04-18-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,382
Posted By trollbait
The rating on the pump in the US and Canada is...

The rating on the pump in the US and Canada is the gasoline's AKI; an average of RON and MON. A few other places also use AKI, but most of the world reports RON, which is a higher value than MON, and...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-31-2016, 05:36 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,382
Posted By trollbait
Octane is a measure of the gasoline's resistance...

Octane is a measure of the gasoline's resistance to knocking. Knocking occurs from too much heat, which is mostly created by the pressure of compression. Higher compression ratios means higher...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-30-2016, 05:46 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,382
Posted By trollbait
Is the elevation there high enough to warrant 85...

Is the elevation there high enough to warrant 85 octane? If so, it should be fine as long as you fill with 87 before heading for the low country.

E85 will result in lower fuel economy, but should...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-29-2016, 05:44 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,382
Posted By trollbait
Where is here? Depending on subsidies and...

Where is here?
Depending on subsidies and location, the ethanol in the mid grade could be what made it cheaper than the straight gas of regular and premium.

With improving sensors and computers,...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 03-28-2016, 04:50 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,382
Posted By trollbait
As stated, higher octane doesn't help unless the...

As stated, higher octane doesn't help unless the engine is designed for it. There is a chance that the owner's manual may not be telling you what that octane actually is, but what the marketing...
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