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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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Octane Booster--Good Idea?

Here in CA our premium fuel is only 91 octane whereas in other parts of the country it is 93-94. I was thinking of adding 1/4 bottle of octane booster to every full tank, good idea or not? I'd like to reiterate that I don't intend or expect to take a tenth of my 1/4 times. I'd just like to maintain the life and virility of the G in California since premium fuel here is more like mid-grade fuel in other states.

 
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 03:44 PM
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Re: Octane Booster--Good Idea?

Nope don't need it! 91 is all you need! Infiniti/Nissan has a $hit-fit with additives!

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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 04:05 PM
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Re: Octane Booster--Good Idea?

im just curious... why do u guys have shitty gasoline in cali? (im in texas using 93 octane only)

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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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Re: Octane Booster--Good Idea?

I'm wondering that myself. :> I think it's because of California's strict emissions standards. The gasoline sold here is full of crap that will lower emissions and as a result lower octane rating.

 
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 04:16 PM
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oic... u guys get screwed when it comes to cars.... i wanna move to some state with no emmissions laws and huge long stretches of country high way and twisties where all g's can live freely with 100 octane in their tanks and smiles on their owners faces.

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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 04:24 PM
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Re: Octane Booster--Good Idea?

Hey Raz, when you find that place inside the U.S. let me know. I'll go there with you.

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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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Say werd... me too!!

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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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Re: Octane Booster--Good Idea?

Be careful with anything other than gasoline that you put in the fuel tank. It can really mess with O<sub>2</sub> sensors.
I personally wouldn't put octane boost in. Not necessary, and may be harmful.

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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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Prescott Arizona, 1 1/2 hr drive north of Phoenix Arizona. They require no emissions!!!! That means no cats and best performance... except one thing. Elevation is 5500 ft.

Oh well...

 
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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Re: Octane Booster--Good Idea?

Everyone list your state and typical premium octane rating available:

CA - 91
FL - 93
NH - 94
TX - 93
<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by eldy on 06/29/04 05:40 PM.</EM></FONT></P>
 
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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Florida we have 93 and in my county, Hillsborough (Tampa) we have NO emissions regulations. Yeeha.

Our sacrifice is you have to drive to north florida/south georgia to drive on a road with curves. Boring roads here otherwise.

 
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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Up here in New Hampshire, we can get 94 octane at either Shell or Sunoco. I paid $2.05 today for 94.

 
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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Son of a Bitch! We're paying ~$2.45 for 91 octane!

 
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 06:56 PM
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$2.02 for 93 Octane in Texas

 
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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1.79 93 in san antonio, tx exxon

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