I just heard a reason not to use higher octane... (archive)

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I just heard a reason not to use higher octane... (archive)

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Posted by Tim Collins on April 15, 2000 at 21:31:53:

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higher than required anyhow. The way it was explained to me, higher octane has more additives to prevent detonation, and this will not burn as well, getting you worse fuel mileage than you should see. I was told a friend's mom got 2 MPG back from switching from 92 (which she didn't really need) to 87 (which was recommended)... any thoughts?

Tim Collins
'90 535i 5-speed sharked, drinking the good stuff... at over $2/gal...

You've been told correctly Rob G 13:21 4/16/2000 (0)
maybe i'm on crack, but... alister 21:57 4/15/2000 (1)
- Re: maybe i'm on crack, but... Jess 16:45 4/16/2000 (0)
Re: I just heard a reason not to use higher octane Joseph 21:43 4/15/2000 (1)
- The chip requires higher octane, stock does not. e Tim Collins 13:12 4/16/2000 (0)

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