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Old 11-29-2011 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay Gratton
I run the high test in my 3.2 911 and I only run good brand gas too. I aim for Shell and then Mobil/Exxon if I can't find a shell. The problem you will have is you can only find 91 in Maine, but my car runs fine on that too. However, I only try to fill it up in NH.


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What does Techron do?
it is a very special detergent, and likely does other things; it contains a type of polyetheramine and likely other things

not sure if others have caught up to it, but Chevron has won law suits against other companies and their ad claims ("as good as, or better than Techron" etc.)

they do have 1,600 people in a single research facility dedicated to better gas and hold a slew of patents to protect that output...
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Shell high octane V-power for my P-cars, Techron is a debate subject for some, I've been told if you use top tier gas which already has additives, Techron not needed.
Also thank you 911Dave for the list of ethanol-free gas suppliers, I may need to check it out.
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Shell v-power in Canada is Ethanol free. Plus they have an awesome Ferrari commercial
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Where I live Premium is 91. I use Techron Concentrate Plus once a year right before an oil change, but what I think is making a difference (for the better) is Sta-Bil 360 Ethanol Treatment. I use 4oz on every tank and the engine's elasticity has significantly improved. It may clean varnishes caused by the ethanol and it appears to clean injectors.

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what does the engine's elasticity mean?
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Originally Posted by r911
what does the engine's elasticity mean?
The ability to extend high gear performance (without lugging) to lower RPM ranges and the ability to smoothly accelerate from there. Engine elasticity means wide RPM range for high gears - 3rd, 4th, 5th.
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I'm pretty sure these cars called for regular fuel when new and stock.
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Originally Posted by 911 Rod
I'm pretty sure these cars called for regular fuel when new and stock.
Not US cars.
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My 88 Carrera owner's manual says to use Premium 93 Octane.
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Originally Posted by ADias
The ability to extend high gear performance (without lugging) to lower RPM ranges and the ability to smoothly accelerate from there. Engine elasticity means wide RPM range for high gears - 3rd, 4th, 5th.
I'm sorry im just not buying that. What you are talking about is torque. There is no way 4oz of anything is increasing the torque of your engine.

All engines required the same fuel. 78/79 regular due to the lower compression ratio. 80 and up premium and has been ever since.

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Old 08-12-2016 | 06:55 AM
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wow, this thread is quite eye opening, why is such low octane fuel offered in the states?

Down the bottom of the world isolated from everywhere (New Zealand), 98 octane is available in most places, if a small town 95 octane is available.

What do the guys with GT3s & Turbos do?
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Originally Posted by Pel
wow, this thread is quite eye opening, why is such low octane fuel offered in the states?

Down the bottom of the world isolated from everywhere (New Zealand), 98 octane is available in most places, if a small town 95 octane is available.

What do the guys with GT3s & Turbos do?
you have to look at how octane is calculated in your country

In North America Octane is calculated at R+M/2

some other countries just use a RON rating.
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I'm sure you've heard the term "regulated". You may have more relaxed regulations down under.


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