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Discussion in 'Prius c Fuel Economy' started by orangePruisC, Feb 4, 2013.

  1. orangePruisC

    orangePruisC New Member

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    Hello around here regular is 85. I've seen references to 87 being regular. Any comments? The 85 here is different from E85. Thanks in advance
     
    #1 orangePruisC, Feb 4, 2013
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    87 is the octane rating of regular gasoline in the U.S.A. Where is 'around here' ?
    Octane rating - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
     
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    #3 orangePruisC, Feb 4, 2013
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    In Fowler, Ohio the main gas station (ok... the only gas station) has 6 options for gas: 85, 87, 89, 91, 93 and 100.
     
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    All cars can use lower Octane gas at high altitudes.

    Octane rating - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
     
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    In the flatlands it is. In the mountain states 85 Octane exists because you don't need as much Octane at high altitude.
     
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    Interestingly enough, your link leads to exactly the same place as the link I provided above. Amazing. Think anyone will follow it?
     
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    When I quote a source, I link that same source. We have enough wild claims that can't be tracked to a source without me adding more. (Heck, we have folks who do not realize they are links)
     
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    Thanks everyone, I saw the wiki, interesting. Guess I won't worry about it.
     
    #9 orangePruisC, Feb 6, 2013
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    When in Colorado do as the Mile Highers do.
     
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