Quoting Michael Loo to Nancy Backus <=-

there are cars whose performance really does suffer if the octane
is too low....

You need premium gas only if your vehicle has a high compression
engine. Unless you hear knocking in your engine when using regular
you're fine although fuel economy might be slightly lower using
regular fuel.

I do recall putting
denatured ethanol in as well, which was said to improve
performance especially in the winter (by getting rid of
excess water in the system) but may have had some effect
on the "octane" rating

In cold climates we used to routinely add gas line antifreeze liquid
which was in fact just alcohol to gas tanks to absorb the water
caused by hoar frost forming on the insides of partly empty tanks.

But when alcohol successfully replaced tetra ethyl lead as a fuel
additive this is no longer necessary. Modern fuel is 10% alcohol,
which raises octane ratings, yields cleaner emissions and
eliminates a nasty source of lead pollution.
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Lithuanian Cooked Bream with Horseradish
Categories: Lithuanian, Fish
Yield: 4 servings

1 kg (2 lbs) fish, bream
1/2 c Freshly ground horseradish
Root
3 Sour apples, peeled,
Coarsely ground
1 tb Sugar
Salt to taste
Aromatic vegetables
Seasonings

Make both with aromatic vegetables and seasonings. Cook whole fish
in strained broth. When fish is done, carefully transfer fish to a
platter and cover with the following mixture: equal parts of grated
horseradish, apples, 1 teaspoon sugar and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle
with chopped parsley and dill.

Lithuanian National Cultural Center
From: http://www.lnkc.lt
Compiled by Birute Imbrasiene
Translated by Giedre Ambrozaitiene

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Cheers

Jim


... Sure it is a scam but their executives need to buy cocaine.

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Quoting Jim Weller to Michael Loo on 05-26-19 18:42 <=-
Quoting Michael Loo to Nancy Backus <=-

there are cars whose performance really does suffer if the octane
is too low....

You need premium gas only if your vehicle has a high compression
engine. Unless you hear knocking in your engine when using regular
you're fine although fuel economy might be slightly lower using
regular fuel.

As I told Michael, I've had greatly reduced fuel economy using regular
rather than premium... and yes, my vehicle does have a high compression engine... with dual turbos... :)

I do recall putting
denatured ethanol in as well, which was said to improve
performance especially in the winter (by getting rid of
excess water in the system) but may have had some effect
on the "octane" rating

In cold climates we used to routinely add gas line antifreeze liquid
which was in fact just alcohol to gas tanks to absorb the water
caused by hoar frost forming on the insides of partly empty tanks.
But when alcohol successfully replaced tetra ethyl lead as a fuel
additive this is no longer necessary.

Which is a useful thing indeed.... especially with engines etc that are designed for it....

Modern fuel is 10% alcohol, which raises octane ratings, yields
cleaner emissions and eliminates a nasty source of lead pollution.

I've noticed that some Citgo stations (especially in the Adirondack
area) are advertising that their premium has no ethanol in it...
specially formulated, and of course at an even more premium price....

... Sure it is a scam but their executives need to buy cocaine.

Ouch!

ttyl neb

... Brains by Tequila, body by the table on the floor

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