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Old 05-12-08, 09:19 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by FirstToy View Post
Blue Phoenix,
premium isn't any "cleaner" than regular. It doesn't clean the engine any more than regular. That is a function of additives. Higher octane makes the fuel more difficult to detonate (thus less knock and used for high compression engines).
Premium fuel is where you find those additives that make the engine burn cleaner. Ex: Shell V-Power. Higher octane AND has additives....


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