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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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In So Cal, the average premium grade unleaded gas is 91 octane, probably considered low by the MoCo. Are there any problems associated with Octane booster fuel additives? I have many engine upgrades on my RKC and want to feed that beast the best I can.
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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91 would be ok
more is not always better
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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If your motor is not pinging under full load, you don't need more octane.
Maybe even less.
 
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I carry a container of O'Reilly's octane booster at $2.99 per 12 oz bottle for the times that I can't find 91 or 92 premium fuel. Seems to work well.
 
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