I wish there was a way to test octane

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Nov 8, 2006 | 04:31 PM

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NBred94

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There's probably a state agency that licenses the pumps. You should rat them out.

Nov 8, 2006 | 06:30 PM

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MikeGyver

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Originally Posted by BlackGMC

http://www.oshkoshpilotshop.com/PAGE...%20TESTERS.htm

http://www.acespilotshop.com/pilot-s...el-testers.htm

Do you know anything about these, Blackie? You can't test octane in a cup, can you?

Nov 13, 2006 | 03:32 AM

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Toxic Texan

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http://www.octanerating.com/octane.htm buy this.

I would use xylenes(117 octane) instead of toluene and also put in 2 ounces of Marvel mystery oil as the additives that the gas manufacturer's add need to be added back in for proper piston ring lubrication. It also helps I work in a chemical plant.

Nov 13, 2006 | 04:49 AM

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http://www.octanerating.com/octane.htm buy this.

How much does that little puppy cost???

Nov 14, 2006 | 01:42 AM

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Not sure might have to give them a call.

Nov 14, 2006 | 02:05 AM

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Blown02Sierra

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I've heard that a certain high end suv (one of the range rovers i think) tells you what the average octane of the fuel in your tank is. It would def. be nice to know and test all of the gas stations around.