What does Octane really do?

**Jngrbrdman** · 05-24-2002, 09:02 AM

This is a great Octane explaination link Someone post it on my club board. Very interesting information about what Octane is and what it really does. I remember we were talking about it the other day. :xyxthumbs

**Redcar GUY** · 05-24-2002, 11:03 AM

:up :xyxthumbs

**Outtatheblue** · 06-01-2002, 07:46 PM

http://www.autopia-carport.com/forum...&threadid=8654

**imported_doug** · 06-01-2002, 08:10 PM

here`s another:

http://patriot.net/~jonroq/Tech/octane2.html

FYI - if your car doesn`t have electronic mgmt, you need only an octane level that prevents pre-ignition. More octane will only coast you money. If it DOES have electronic management with knock sensors, then your engine MAY benefit frm raising the octane level. My Porsche Turbo couldn`t care less, but M5 loves the stuff and makes more power with it.

Do NOT use the car parts store "octane boosters" - they are a sham, and (according to Steve Dinan, one of the most respected BMW tuners) they contain some harmful additives. Increase octane by buying it at the pump if you can, or with toluene (see the above link.)

**C. Charles Hahn** · 06-01-2002, 08:47 PM

all I know about octane is its an Alkane structure composed of 8 Carbons and 18 Hydrogens. :bounce

and it burns really hot to make your car really fast! :p