I'm not sure that's true. Here in AZ I have bought gas at 7500' and it is still 87 octane for regular, while in NM, right next door, it is 86 octane for regular, and this is true at a vide variety of elevations in both states. Bill
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Baker" <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM> \ > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Kim Brennan <KimBrennan@AOL.COM> \> > > > I do have one peeve. What's with the garbage gas in Colorado? "Regular" is > 85 octane. Plus is what I consider normal for regular at 87 octace. Super is > 91, mostly (if available). Get me back to a civililzed state and decent gas! > > I think the lower octane rating relates to the higher elevations. \ |
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