91 Octane @ the pump, WTF?!

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08-08-2001, 09:47 PM

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91 Octane @ the pump, WTF?!

Guys,

Can anyone shed light on this? I have noticed the "downgraded" octanes for about a week now, what is going on? Will there be issues with our "high-performance" automobiles?

The weirdest I've seen is 88.5 @ a Unocal 76 in Santa Clara.

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08-08-2001, 11:17 PM

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read the manual...it calls for 91 octane. why would there be problems if this meets the standard that the car requires?

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08-09-2001, 01:08 AM

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The owners manual for our cars says 91 octane or higher. My Acura dealership sends me Tech Tips by E-mail. Last Friday I got one that said Fuel Tips your car uses 91 octane. The tip went on to say how much money per year extra you spend using higher grades.