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Old 09-16-2002, 06:51 PM
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lower octane fuel actually gives off slightly more energy (heat) when burned compared to high octane fuel. However, higher octane fuel allows you to run a higher compression, which allows to engine to run at a higher efficiency, that is extract more heat, and convert it to mechanical energy, and therefore produce more power to the wheels.

Basically, you want to run the lowest octane you can run safely. You make the most power, and it costs the least.
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