Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2007 02:21:44 +0100
From: Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com>
Subject: Re: Octane ratings.....what's the truth?
gerry wrote:
> The theory, as I understand it is that "higher octane" doesn't mean more
> "power" in the gas
Actually the higher the octane rating the less the thermal enrgy in the petrol.
Yet it goes quicker ! Funny that isn't it ?
Don't listen to any jerks who tell you to ignore the manufacturer's
recommendations btw - no matter how many PhDs they may have. Foolishness knows
no bounds.
Graham
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