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Old 12-25-2014, 10:20 AM   #36 (permalink)
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Default Lower Octanes

Lower Octanes are used in higher elevations, because of the thinner air. Something to do with the fuel/oxygen ratio. I read this on Shell's site, after being use to 93 octane here is se texas, then being able to get only 91 in the mountains.
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