Thread: Oil & octane
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Old 02-26-2007, 08:58 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by HONDADDICT View Post
then octane effects when the combustion takes place vs the actual burning of the fuel. would you say that was an accurate description in very simplistic terms? i always seem to confuse this octane subject and you have given a very clear explanation. thanks.
Yes the octane effects when the combustion comes in to play.The higher the octane the more of that gas can be compressed with out detonation taking place.So despite what some may think, lower octane fuel that is more volatile than higher.
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