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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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Southern California gas w/ lowest ethanol content

Which brand of gas has the lowest ethyl alcohol (ethanol) content in Southern California? Is it alwalys posted on the pump? - Thanks
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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FYI, Ethanol has a higher octane level than premium.... if tuned accodingly on a turbo car, it can make far more power than plain ole premium fuel.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jymontoya
FYI, Ethanol has a higher octane level than premium.... if tuned accodingly on a turbo car, it can make far more power than plain ole premium fuel.

while true... the octane rating of the gas is still what it says on the pump.
 
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