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09-01-2006, 02:40 PM
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Octane booster
Does anyone use an octane booster, if so what do you recommend??
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09-01-2006, 02:47 PM
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Why would you need to boost octane rating
beyond 91ish?
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09-01-2006, 02:50 PM
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Just was looking around and came across a few people who use an octane booster on their BMW's. Just curious to see who else uses it and if it is worth it.
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09-01-2006, 03:24 PM
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It will be cheaper to buy 91 than to buy a lower octane fuel and boost it with an additive.
There is no advantage whatsoever to using a higher octane than recommended by BMW, unless you have modified the engine to take advantage of that higher knock resistance (forced-induction, or a change in compression ratio).
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09-01-2006, 05:50 PM
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I've used it once or twice, and it really makes no difference. Just use good gasoline and premium gas and you'll be fine.
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09-01-2006, 06:04 PM
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I know the Octane rating in the states is different to here in Europe bit of a shame really as it is well known you guys draw the short straw when it comes to fuel quality.
How ever all the majors have a Octane booster in their addidtive take BP Ultimate or Shell V power. So in turn yes it must do some good. Had a meeting with one of the managers from a refinery here in the UK today and he was telling me that they have almost refined all the sulphur out of petrol now in Europe. 
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09-01-2006, 06:26 PM
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I would never put octane boost into any BMW, they strongly recommend against it...you are looking for serious problems, like trying to load Mac software into a windows based PC. my $.02
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#10
09-01-2006, 11:01 PM
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How about using a fuel system cleaner? Its a little off the topic, but would that make any difference?
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