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Octane Boost - Since Calif. is lowering Octane levels from 92 to 91, here's some off the shelf

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Old 07-13-2001, 07:41 AM
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Default Octane Boost - Since Calif. is lowering Octane levels from 92 to 91, here's some off the shelf

products that might help (not sure).

I'm sure these products are also available at your nearest automotive store or Target, Walmart.<ul><li><a href="http://search.shopping.yahoo.com/search/all?P=all&is=1&p=octane+boost&cl=dmiyg">http://search.shopping.yahoo.com/search/all?P=all&is=1&p=octane+boost&cl=dmiyg</a</li></ul>
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Hank, 76 Station 2690 San Miguel Rd. Newport Beach 100 @ the pump
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Default No help...here is why

The octane boost products increase octane in the range of tenths...that is ...you put in 91 octane in your car...you add a bottle of 107+...it increases your overall octane to 91.4...91.5 or so. Therefore, I would not waste my money on this.
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How much per gallon? I think someone said, $5.50 per?
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just paid 5.50 for 100 octane at a 76 station by LAX
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Do you actually notice/feel a difference in performance and mpg?
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Default I would invest in some toluene....

Add 1 to 2 gallons into the tank, and you would get about 96-98octane.

If you look at the Octane boost, it will also have toluene in it, except, your buying 7 dollars a quart instead of 7 dollars a gallon.
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Default I did notice that my car ran MUCH smoother in the morning

and an overall better feel
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It's about that much in Italy!
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Default I would not bother. Used to with bike. What a hassle. Part leaded, part unleaded premium and booster

Ended up adjusting ignition. Going on a trip was a joke. When do you fill up and what percentage of which with tank not empty? Sure not driving TT with a gas can on the roof or in the trunk.
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