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Old 12-17-2013, 12:07 AM   #136
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Originally Posted by lumberjim View Post
Have you ever analyzed whether it's cost effective to use 89 or high test?
The BMW study was rather disappointed to discover increased engine wear with higher octane.

However one near 40 MPG tanks a previous summer ago was after an accidental fill up with Exxon high test. But it was also ideal conditions - mostly highway on a hot and humid days. That created a curiosity. But insufficient numbers exist to say more.
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