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    Default Re: What octane do you use?

    Quote Originally Posted by Redeye View Post
    but the only thing you're likely to achieve is shortening the life of your gear l think.....ymmv, l'm no expert etc
    T270 and mower is 5 plus years old, never so much as changed a plug.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greenie View Post
    its funny from memory in America the biggest octane i could get was 91 the lowest was 87 no ethanol
    RON v AKI Octane rating
    91AKI=98RON
    87AKI=91RON
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    Bring on the methanol. My mower mechanic also races sprintcars in spare time. Methanol + victa 2 stroke = fun!
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    Default Re: What octane do you use?

    A small engine mechanic once told me never to use 98 octane in small 2 stroke engines something to do with it lessening the lubricating prospects of the 2 stroke oil, never looked into the research myself so wouldn't know whether that's fact or fiction. I use 91 because i've never had an issue with it and it's the cheapest. With fuel being one of our biggest expenses i'm happy to save where i can even if its only a small amount. It all adds up.

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    Default Re: What octane do you use?

    I run 91 octane + Opti-2 - Save the money on the fuel + spend it on the best oil available.
    Classic combination.

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    Default Re: What octane do you use?

    spending extra for the 98 fuel will save you money and also make you money.

    I run 98 octane + Opti-2 in all my equipment even the 4 strokes and straight 98 octane in my vehicle.

    Used 91 for 12 months then changed and used 30% less fuel using the 98 compaired to 91. the equipment starts easier and has alot more power that save time on the job.

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    Default Re: What octane do you use?

    That's a great video. .i enjoyed that

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    Default Re: What octane do you use?

    yep - cuts through the bs




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    Default Re: What octane do you use?

    I stand corrected, I use the 95 octane not 98, only because that what the ute needs to stop the pinging.

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    Default Re: What octane do you use?

    bit more in depth still same out come
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPPkPAbzwbU

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