95 octane in europe? is that true???
10-24-2006, 01:26 PM
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I haven't seen above 91 here in the US in quite some time. In fact, traveling to the midwest, i believe some states don't even offer that high of octane rating. Anyway, here in cali, at least on the coast, i normally see 87, 89, and 91 avaiablae at pumps. I recall seeing 92, but i'm positive it was here.
What ratings have y'all seen worldwide?
What ratings have y'all seen worldwide?
10-24-2006, 01:36 PM
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In Germany there are very high octane rates available.
- Super has AFAIK 92 octane
- Super Plus has 95 octane
- Shell V-Power has 100 octane
As you can see, it's true
- Super has AFAIK 92 octane
- Super Plus has 95 octane
- Shell V-Power has 100 octane
As you can see, it's true
10-24-2006, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sese' post='348487' date='Oct 24 2006, 02:36 PM
In Germany there are very high octane rates available.
- Super has AFAIK 92 octane
- Super Plus has 95 octane
- Shell V-Power has 100 octane
As you can see, it's true
- Super has AFAIK 92 octane
- Super Plus has 95 octane
- Shell V-Power has 100 octane
As you can see, it's true
I haven't changed the octane in my 530, but i have in my jeep and i can tell a difference betwen 87 and 91...the jeep's a little quicker (barely) and i seem to get a little worse mpg.
10-24-2006, 01:54 PM
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In the UK 95 is "standard", 98-100 is premium. Pretty much all garages will have both. However, for some reason we pay a much higher premium for premium (~4-5p per litre) than it is common in the rest of Europe. 
BTW - all those are theoretical octane numbers (like those in the US). A while ago a car magazine did tests showing that we are lucky if we get real 91 and 95. It's been a while, and I can't even remember which magazine it was, so perhaps things have changed.
BTW - all those are theoretical octane numbers (like those in the US). A while ago a car magazine did tests showing that we are lucky if we get real 91 and 95. It's been a while, and I can't even remember which magazine it was, so perhaps things have changed.
10-24-2006, 01:55 PM
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Higher octane=faster car
Minus catalytic converter=faster car
autobahn=any speed i want
me=moving to europe!!!
Minus catalytic converter=faster car
autobahn=any speed i want
me=moving to europe!!!
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They do sell 100 octane at select gas stations in LA. It cost like $5/gallon.
10-24-2006, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='348501' date='Oct 24 2006, 02:55 PM
They do sell 100 octane at select gas stations in LA. It cost like $5/gallon.
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Originally Posted by Bubbarossa' post='348502' date='Oct 24 2006, 03:00 PM
Have you tried it vegas?
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='348501' date='Oct 24 2006, 10:55 PM
They do sell 100 octane at select gas stations in LA. It cost like $5/gallon.