Date:         Fri, 25 Feb 2000 15:17:38 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: While we are onthe topic....
Comments: To: Joseph Tu <jtu@GATEWAYMD.COM>
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Most high octane fuels have less potential energy than low octane fuels,
especially if they have alcohol in them - more fuel is needed to do the
same work.

At 05:06 PM 24/02/2000 -0800, Joseph Tu wrote:
>   Since we are  discussing fuel so much, I was wondering... Do we notice a
> increase in fuel economy when we use higher octance fuel? A power
>increase?  Any increase? well besides cost obviously. I use 92 octane 76
>fuel consistently, for me it makes a difference, the engine makes more
>power,  smoother too.   Joe

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