Why no 93 octane gasoline out west?
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Had a rather humorous conversation with a fellow Detroiter who's dad owned a gas station.
Basically he said that in any metropolitan area carrying 93, you'd be better off getting 87 and putting octane boost in, vs buying 93.
Theory being that 87 gas station tanks get filled weekly, and very few people buy 93, so that gas can be sitting around for weeks if not months.
Our bike are fine with 91. (in fact the owners manual calls for it)
I'm guessing not many bikers who live west of the Mississippi are buying cases of octane boost every year.
Weird thing is that in Michigan, and many other midwestern/east coast states, you can get 87, 89, or 93. Thats why we opt for 93 here.
Basically he said that in any metropolitan area carrying 93, you'd be better off getting 87 and putting octane boost in, vs buying 93.
Theory being that 87 gas station tanks get filled weekly, and very few people buy 93, so that gas can be sitting around for weeks if not months.
Our bike are fine with 91. (in fact the owners manual calls for it)
I'm guessing not many bikers who live west of the Mississippi are buying cases of octane boost every year.
Weird thing is that in Michigan, and many other midwestern/east coast states, you can get 87, 89, or 93. Thats why we opt for 93 here.
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Had a rather humorous conversation with a fellow Detroiter who's dad owned a gas station.
Basically he said that in any metropolitan area carrying 93, you'd be better off getting 87 and putting octane boost in, vs buying 93.
Theory being that 87 gas station tanks get filled weekly, and very few people buy 93, so that gas can be sitting around for weeks if not months.
Basically he said that in any metropolitan area carrying 93, you'd be better off getting 87 and putting octane boost in, vs buying 93.
Theory being that 87 gas station tanks get filled weekly, and very few people buy 93, so that gas can be sitting around for weeks if not months.
Folks I know in the local street racing game know which stations NOT to buy from but finding stations with fresh premium keeps changing.
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Higher octane means you can use more ignition advance. I like to use as much of the power stroke rod angle leverage as possible.
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I am constantly on the lookout for gasoline stations in upscale neighborhoods with BMW, Porsche et al on the streets. Reasoning being those are the stations with customers who regularly buy premium gasoline thereby keeping the station's supply of premium fresher.
Folks I know in the local street racing game know which stations NOT to buy from but finding stations with fresh premium keeps changing.
Folks I know in the local street racing game know which stations NOT to buy from but finding stations with fresh premium keeps changing.
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I believe the new Dodge Demon requires the 100 octane fuel to get the maximum 840hp out of the beast. Otherwise on 91, it's a lowly 808hp.
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