use of higher octane gasoline
 

I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX six cylinder with about 31,000 miles on it. I
have always used unleaded gasoline 87 octane (manual says use 86 or higher)
and had no problems. However a friend of mine said I would get better
performance and mileage if I used premium grade higher octane gasoline.
Other than paying a higher price per gallon is there really any difference
in performance or mileage using higher octane fuel if the compression ratio
remains unchanged?
John

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <LfWdncbEh56QCPGiXTWJjg@comcast.com>,
"John Shamblin" <jsham5@comcast.net> wrote:

> I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX six cylinder with about 31,000 miles on it. I
> have always used unleaded gasoline 87 octane (manual says use 86 or higher)
> and had no problems. However a friend of mine said I would get better
> performance and mileage if I used premium grade higher octane gasoline.

He's wrong.

Have him show us his degree in chemistry, and his certifications from
the auto engineering or petroleum industries. What? He doesn't have
any? Imagine that.

He's wrong.

In your case, there's no difference other than (a) you'll spend more
money, and (b) you'll actually get slightly *in*ferior gas mileage and
power due to the higher octane fuel's requirements for burning.

Do you know what octane is? Better yet, let's ask him. Does HE know
what octane is?

Octane is not a "power booster".

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <LfWdncbEh56QCPGiXTWJjg@comcast.com>,
"John Shamblin" <jsham5@comcast.net> wrote:

> I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX six cylinder with about 31,000 miles on it. I
> have always used unleaded gasoline 87 octane (manual says use 86 or higher)
> and had no problems. However a friend of mine said I would get better
> performance and mileage if I used premium grade higher octane gasoline.

He's wrong.

Have him show us his degree in chemistry, and his certifications from
the auto engineering or petroleum industries. What? He doesn't have
any? Imagine that.

He's wrong.

In your case, there's no difference other than (a) you'll spend more
money, and (b) you'll actually get slightly *in*ferior gas mileage and
power due to the higher octane fuel's requirements for burning.

Do you know what octane is? Better yet, let's ask him. Does HE know
what octane is?

Octane is not a "power booster".

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <LfWdncbEh56QCPGiXTWJjg@comcast.com>,
"John Shamblin" <jsham5@comcast.net> wrote:

> I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX six cylinder with about 31,000 miles on it. I
> have always used unleaded gasoline 87 octane (manual says use 86 or higher)
> and had no problems. However a friend of mine said I would get better
> performance and mileage if I used premium grade higher octane gasoline.

He's wrong.

Have him show us his degree in chemistry, and his certifications from
the auto engineering or petroleum industries. What? He doesn't have
any? Imagine that.

He's wrong.

In your case, there's no difference other than (a) you'll spend more
money, and (b) you'll actually get slightly *in*ferior gas mileage and
power due to the higher octane fuel's requirements for burning.

Do you know what octane is? Better yet, let's ask him. Does HE know
what octane is?

Octane is not a "power booster".

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

Hi,
Would you believe your friend's advice or the owner's manual?
Have money to burn? You said your car is running fine.
Tony

John Shamblin wrote:
> I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX six cylinder with about 31,000 miles on it. I
> have always used unleaded gasoline 87 octane (manual says use 86 or higher)
> and had no problems. However a friend of mine said I would get better
> performance and mileage if I used premium grade higher octane gasoline.
> Other than paying a higher price per gallon is there really any difference
> in performance or mileage using higher octane fuel if the compression ratio
> remains unchanged?
> John
>
>

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

Hi,
Would you believe your friend's advice or the owner's manual?
Have money to burn? You said your car is running fine.
Tony

John Shamblin wrote:
> I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX six cylinder with about 31,000 miles on it. I
> have always used unleaded gasoline 87 octane (manual says use 86 or higher)
> and had no problems. However a friend of mine said I would get better
> performance and mileage if I used premium grade higher octane gasoline.
> Other than paying a higher price per gallon is there really any difference
> in performance or mileage using higher octane fuel if the compression ratio
> remains unchanged?
> John
>
>

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

Hi,
Would you believe your friend's advice or the owner's manual?
Have money to burn? You said your car is running fine.
Tony

John Shamblin wrote:
> I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX six cylinder with about 31,000 miles on it. I
> have always used unleaded gasoline 87 octane (manual says use 86 or higher)
> and had no problems. However a friend of mine said I would get better
> performance and mileage if I used premium grade higher octane gasoline.
> Other than paying a higher price per gallon is there really any difference
> in performance or mileage using higher octane fuel if the compression ratio
> remains unchanged?
> John
>
>

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

"John Shamblin" <jsham5@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:LfWdncbEh56QCPGiXTWJjg@comcast.com...
> I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX six cylinder with about 31,000 miles on it.
I
> have always used unleaded gasoline 87 octane (manual says use 86 or
higher)
> and had no problems. However a friend of mine said I would get better
> performance and mileage if I used premium grade higher octane gasoline.

Apparently if you use the 93 oct gas, you get 10 extra hp from the new V6
240hp Honda engine, according to some Honda engineer. Not sure about better
mileage though. However, I haven't heard anything of this sort about the
older 200hp V6 engine. Personally, I'd stick with the 87 octane.

Cheers,

Pete

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

"John Shamblin" <jsham5@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:LfWdncbEh56QCPGiXTWJjg@comcast.com...
> I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX six cylinder with about 31,000 miles on it.
I
> have always used unleaded gasoline 87 octane (manual says use 86 or
higher)
> and had no problems. However a friend of mine said I would get better
> performance and mileage if I used premium grade higher octane gasoline.

Apparently if you use the 93 oct gas, you get 10 extra hp from the new V6
240hp Honda engine, according to some Honda engineer. Not sure about better
mileage though. However, I haven't heard anything of this sort about the
older 200hp V6 engine. Personally, I'd stick with the 87 octane.

Cheers,

Pete

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

"John Shamblin" <jsham5@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:LfWdncbEh56QCPGiXTWJjg@comcast.com...
> I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX six cylinder with about 31,000 miles on it.
I
> have always used unleaded gasoline 87 octane (manual says use 86 or
higher)
> and had no problems. However a friend of mine said I would get better
> performance and mileage if I used premium grade higher octane gasoline.

Apparently if you use the 93 oct gas, you get 10 extra hp from the new V6
240hp Honda engine, according to some Honda engineer. Not sure about better
mileage though. However, I haven't heard anything of this sort about the
older 200hp V6 engine. Personally, I'd stick with the 87 octane.

Cheers,

Pete

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <bki6v1$qdr$1@news.onet.pl>,
"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Apparently if you use the 93 oct gas, you get 10 extra hp from the new V6
> 240hp Honda engine, according to some Honda engineer.

Ah, the net. Great source for random crap.

Other than this anonymous Honda engineer that no one has ever actually
seen or talked to, is there any other source for this? No, I didn't
think so.

And even if this were true, it would be true IF and ONLY IF the engine
control computer were designed specifically for this situation.

This guy's 99 Accord most definitely isn't designed for this.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <bki6v1$qdr$1@news.onet.pl>,
"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Apparently if you use the 93 oct gas, you get 10 extra hp from the new V6
> 240hp Honda engine, according to some Honda engineer.

Ah, the net. Great source for random crap.

Other than this anonymous Honda engineer that no one has ever actually
seen or talked to, is there any other source for this? No, I didn't
think so.

And even if this were true, it would be true IF and ONLY IF the engine
control computer were designed specifically for this situation.

This guy's 99 Accord most definitely isn't designed for this.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <bki6v1$qdr$1@news.onet.pl>,
"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Apparently if you use the 93 oct gas, you get 10 extra hp from the new V6
> 240hp Honda engine, according to some Honda engineer.

Ah, the net. Great source for random crap.

Other than this anonymous Honda engineer that no one has ever actually
seen or talked to, is there any other source for this? No, I didn't
think so.

And even if this were true, it would be true IF and ONLY IF the engine
control computer were designed specifically for this situation.

This guy's 99 Accord most definitely isn't designed for this.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:Eg1bb.89452$Yw.65623@fe03.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> In article <bki6v1$qdr$1@news.onet.pl>,
> Other than this anonymous Honda engineer that no one has ever actually
> seen or talked to, is there any other source for this? No, I didn't
> think so.

Yup, it's pretty much a hearsay. I wouldn't bet my life on it, that's for
sure.


>
> And even if this were true, it would be true IF and ONLY IF the engine
> control computer were designed specifically for this situation.

It may be smart enough to adjust timing - many ECUs can do it these days.

>
> This guy's 99 Accord most definitely isn't designed for this.

Didn't I say it only applied to the new V6 (2003 and up)? ;-)

Cheers,

Pete

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:Eg1bb.89452$Yw.65623@fe03.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> In article <bki6v1$qdr$1@news.onet.pl>,
> Other than this anonymous Honda engineer that no one has ever actually
> seen or talked to, is there any other source for this? No, I didn't
> think so.

Yup, it's pretty much a hearsay. I wouldn't bet my life on it, that's for
sure.


>
> And even if this were true, it would be true IF and ONLY IF the engine
> control computer were designed specifically for this situation.

It may be smart enough to adjust timing - many ECUs can do it these days.

>
> This guy's 99 Accord most definitely isn't designed for this.

Didn't I say it only applied to the new V6 (2003 and up)? ;-)

Cheers,

Pete

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:Eg1bb.89452$Yw.65623@fe03.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> In article <bki6v1$qdr$1@news.onet.pl>,
> Other than this anonymous Honda engineer that no one has ever actually
> seen or talked to, is there any other source for this? No, I didn't
> think so.

Yup, it's pretty much a hearsay. I wouldn't bet my life on it, that's for
sure.


>
> And even if this were true, it would be true IF and ONLY IF the engine
> control computer were designed specifically for this situation.

It may be smart enough to adjust timing - many ECUs can do it these days.

>
> This guy's 99 Accord most definitely isn't designed for this.

Didn't I say it only applied to the new V6 (2003 and up)? ;-)

Cheers,

Pete

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:bki9o7$2vj$1@news.onet.pl:

>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
> news:Eg1bb.89452$Yw.65623@fe03.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
>> In article <bki6v1$qdr$1@news.onet.pl>,
>> Other than this anonymous Honda engineer that no one has ever
>> actually seen or talked to, is there any other source for this? No,
>> I didn't think so.
>
> Yup, it's pretty much a hearsay. I wouldn't bet my life on it, that's
> for sure.
>
>
>>
>> And even if this were true, it would be true IF and ONLY IF the
>> engine control computer were designed specifically for this
>> situation.
>
> It may be smart enough to adjust timing - many ECUs can do it these
> days.
>
>>
>> This guy's 99 Accord most definitely isn't designed for this.
>
> Didn't I say it only applied to the new V6 (2003 and up)? ;-)
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pete
>
>
>
>
>
VTEC The VT stands for variable timing. The 2003 models will adjust
themsleves to the octane used. Is 10hp worth $0.20+ per gallon? Not to
me. My V6 Accord runs just fine on 87.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:bki9o7$2vj$1@news.onet.pl:

>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
> news:Eg1bb.89452$Yw.65623@fe03.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
>> In article <bki6v1$qdr$1@news.onet.pl>,
>> Other than this anonymous Honda engineer that no one has ever
>> actually seen or talked to, is there any other source for this? No,
>> I didn't think so.
>
> Yup, it's pretty much a hearsay. I wouldn't bet my life on it, that's
> for sure.
>
>
>>
>> And even if this were true, it would be true IF and ONLY IF the
>> engine control computer were designed specifically for this
>> situation.
>
> It may be smart enough to adjust timing - many ECUs can do it these
> days.
>
>>
>> This guy's 99 Accord most definitely isn't designed for this.
>
> Didn't I say it only applied to the new V6 (2003 and up)? ;-)
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pete
>
>
>
>
>
VTEC The VT stands for variable timing. The 2003 models will adjust
themsleves to the octane used. Is 10hp worth $0.20+ per gallon? Not to
me. My V6 Accord runs just fine on 87.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:bki9o7$2vj$1@news.onet.pl:

>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
> news:Eg1bb.89452$Yw.65623@fe03.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
>> In article <bki6v1$qdr$1@news.onet.pl>,
>> Other than this anonymous Honda engineer that no one has ever
>> actually seen or talked to, is there any other source for this? No,
>> I didn't think so.
>
> Yup, it's pretty much a hearsay. I wouldn't bet my life on it, that's
> for sure.
>
>
>>
>> And even if this were true, it would be true IF and ONLY IF the
>> engine control computer were designed specifically for this
>> situation.
>
> It may be smart enough to adjust timing - many ECUs can do it these
> days.
>
>>
>> This guy's 99 Accord most definitely isn't designed for this.
>
> Didn't I say it only applied to the new V6 (2003 and up)? ;-)
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pete
>
>
>
>
>
VTEC The VT stands for variable timing. The 2003 models will adjust
themsleves to the octane used. Is 10hp worth $0.20+ per gallon? Not to
me. My V6 Accord runs just fine on 87.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

"John Shamblin" <jsham5@comcast.net> wrote in
news:LfWdncbEh56QCPGiXTWJjg@comcast.com:

> I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX six cylinder with about 31,000 miles on
> it. I have always used unleaded gasoline 87 octane (manual says use
> 86 or higher) and had no problems. However a friend of mine said I
> would get better performance and mileage if I used premium grade
> higher octane gasoline. Other than paying a higher price per gallon is
> there really any difference in performance or mileage using higher
> octane fuel if the compression ratio remains unchanged?
> John
>
>

The Octane number means resistance to detonation.
Higher Octane does not mean higher energy content in the gasoline.

Some engines (for example the Mistubishi 6 cylinder), can adjust to higher
Octane gasoline. By using the knock sensor, they can sense the higher
Octane number, then advance the ingition or something that would give you
more HP.

AFAIK, the stock Honda engine cannot make use of higher Octane than 87.
Older, worn and/or modified engines MAY benefit from higher Octane. You may
want to try to switch gasoline and determine for yourself. YMMV.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

"John Shamblin" <jsham5@comcast.net> wrote in
news:LfWdncbEh56QCPGiXTWJjg@comcast.com:

> I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX six cylinder with about 31,000 miles on
> it. I have always used unleaded gasoline 87 octane (manual says use
> 86 or higher) and had no problems. However a friend of mine said I
> would get better performance and mileage if I used premium grade
> higher octane gasoline. Other than paying a higher price per gallon is
> there really any difference in performance or mileage using higher
> octane fuel if the compression ratio remains unchanged?
> John
>
>

The Octane number means resistance to detonation.
Higher Octane does not mean higher energy content in the gasoline.

Some engines (for example the Mistubishi 6 cylinder), can adjust to higher
Octane gasoline. By using the knock sensor, they can sense the higher
Octane number, then advance the ingition or something that would give you
more HP.

AFAIK, the stock Honda engine cannot make use of higher Octane than 87.
Older, worn and/or modified engines MAY benefit from higher Octane. You may
want to try to switch gasoline and determine for yourself. YMMV.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

"John Shamblin" <jsham5@comcast.net> wrote in
news:LfWdncbEh56QCPGiXTWJjg@comcast.com:

> I have a 1999 Honda Accord LX six cylinder with about 31,000 miles on
> it. I have always used unleaded gasoline 87 octane (manual says use
> 86 or higher) and had no problems. However a friend of mine said I
> would get better performance and mileage if I used premium grade
> higher octane gasoline. Other than paying a higher price per gallon is
> there really any difference in performance or mileage using higher
> octane fuel if the compression ratio remains unchanged?
> John
>
>

The Octane number means resistance to detonation.
Higher Octane does not mean higher energy content in the gasoline.

Some engines (for example the Mistubishi 6 cylinder), can adjust to higher
Octane gasoline. By using the knock sensor, they can sense the higher
Octane number, then advance the ingition or something that would give you
more HP.

AFAIK, the stock Honda engine cannot make use of higher Octane than 87.
Older, worn and/or modified engines MAY benefit from higher Octane. You may
want to try to switch gasoline and determine for yourself. YMMV.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <bki9o7$2vj$1@news.onet.pl>,
"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote:

> > And even if this were true, it would be true IF and ONLY IF the engine
> > control computer were designed specifically for this situation.
>
> It may be smart enough to adjust timing - many ECUs can do it these days.

But generally not in family haulers.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <bki9o7$2vj$1@news.onet.pl>,
"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote:

> > And even if this were true, it would be true IF and ONLY IF the engine
> > control computer were designed specifically for this situation.
>
> It may be smart enough to adjust timing - many ECUs can do it these days.

But generally not in family haulers.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <bki9o7$2vj$1@news.onet.pl>,
"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote:

> > And even if this were true, it would be true IF and ONLY IF the engine
> > control computer were designed specifically for this situation.
>
> It may be smart enough to adjust timing - many ECUs can do it these days.

But generally not in family haulers.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <Xns93FCA97E2E613paulcardozaattbicXm@206.127.4.25> ,
Paul Cardoza <paulcardoza@comcast.net> wrote:

> VTEC The VT stands for variable timing. The 2003 models will adjust
> themsleves to the octane used.

And just where is this documented?

It's not a feature of VTEC. If that were so, my 92 Civic Si would have
done that. And it didn't.

No, it's a feature of the engine control computer, pure and simple.
Nothing more, nothing less. It's how the computer is programmed to
respond to certain sensory inputs.

That the engine has variable valve timing and lift control doesn't mean
the computer that controls it was programmed to do anything with higher
octane fuel. The two have nothing to do with one another.

I'm still waiting for Honda documentation that says the 03 Accord V6
will advance its timing in response to higher octane fuel. So far, it's
just a net rumor. And you know what those are. They're like
opinions--and you know what THOSE are like.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <Xns93FCA97E2E613paulcardozaattbicXm@206.127.4.25> ,
Paul Cardoza <paulcardoza@comcast.net> wrote:

> VTEC The VT stands for variable timing. The 2003 models will adjust
> themsleves to the octane used.

And just where is this documented?

It's not a feature of VTEC. If that were so, my 92 Civic Si would have
done that. And it didn't.

No, it's a feature of the engine control computer, pure and simple.
Nothing more, nothing less. It's how the computer is programmed to
respond to certain sensory inputs.

That the engine has variable valve timing and lift control doesn't mean
the computer that controls it was programmed to do anything with higher
octane fuel. The two have nothing to do with one another.

I'm still waiting for Honda documentation that says the 03 Accord V6
will advance its timing in response to higher octane fuel. So far, it's
just a net rumor. And you know what those are. They're like
opinions--and you know what THOSE are like.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <Xns93FCA97E2E613paulcardozaattbicXm@206.127.4.25> ,
Paul Cardoza <paulcardoza@comcast.net> wrote:

> VTEC The VT stands for variable timing. The 2003 models will adjust
> themsleves to the octane used.

And just where is this documented?

It's not a feature of VTEC. If that were so, my 92 Civic Si would have
done that. And it didn't.

No, it's a feature of the engine control computer, pure and simple.
Nothing more, nothing less. It's how the computer is programmed to
respond to certain sensory inputs.

That the engine has variable valve timing and lift control doesn't mean
the computer that controls it was programmed to do anything with higher
octane fuel. The two have nothing to do with one another.

I'm still waiting for Honda documentation that says the 03 Accord V6
will advance its timing in response to higher octane fuel. So far, it's
just a net rumor. And you know what those are. They're like
opinions--and you know what THOSE are like.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

Falling asleep through Paul Cardoza's post...

> VTEC The VT stands for variable timing. The 2003 models will
> adjust themsleves to the octane used. Is 10hp worth $0.20+ per
> gallon? Not to me. My V6 Accord runs just fine on 87.

VTEC engages another cam at higher engine speeds. It does not increase
compression. Only Saab has that tech in the works right now. Unless
you're forcing air into the combustion chamber, you haven't increase the
compression ratio. Which would be the only way that you would need to run
93 octane gas.

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Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

Falling asleep through Paul Cardoza's post...

> VTEC The VT stands for variable timing. The 2003 models will
> adjust themsleves to the octane used. Is 10hp worth $0.20+ per
> gallon? Not to me. My V6 Accord runs just fine on 87.

VTEC engages another cam at higher engine speeds. It does not increase
compression. Only Saab has that tech in the works right now. Unless
you're forcing air into the combustion chamber, you haven't increase the
compression ratio. Which would be the only way that you would need to run
93 octane gas.

--
"If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
http://www.cafeshops.com/creexul.2534632
Owner of the following: Henry Cotter - A.G.F.F., Eric Dreher AND mark
digital© - A.A.T., wiru the tired - A.F.D., and that Gino guy who keeps
chaning his nick on A.A.Acura.
http://acfsliars.0catch.com/todd

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

Falling asleep through Paul Cardoza's post...

> VTEC The VT stands for variable timing. The 2003 models will
> adjust themsleves to the octane used. Is 10hp worth $0.20+ per
> gallon? Not to me. My V6 Accord runs just fine on 87.

VTEC engages another cam at higher engine speeds. It does not increase
compression. Only Saab has that tech in the works right now. Unless
you're forcing air into the combustion chamber, you haven't increase the
compression ratio. Which would be the only way that you would need to run
93 octane gas.

--
"If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel
http://www.cafeshops.com/creexul.2534632
Owner of the following: Henry Cotter - A.G.F.F., Eric Dreher AND mark
digital© - A.A.T., wiru the tired - A.F.D., and that Gino guy who keeps
chaning his nick on A.A.Acura.
http://acfsliars.0catch.com/todd

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

Increasing the advance of the ignition timing could also necessitate higher
octane fuel.


> VTEC engages another cam at higher engine speeds. It does not increase
> compression. Only Saab has that tech in the works right now. Unless
> you're forcing air into the combustion chamber, you haven't increase the
> compression ratio. Which would be the only way that you would need to run
> 93 octane gas.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

Increasing the advance of the ignition timing could also necessitate higher
octane fuel.


> VTEC engages another cam at higher engine speeds. It does not increase
> compression. Only Saab has that tech in the works right now. Unless
> you're forcing air into the combustion chamber, you haven't increase the
> compression ratio. Which would be the only way that you would need to run
> 93 octane gas.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

Increasing the advance of the ignition timing could also necessitate higher
octane fuel.


> VTEC engages another cam at higher engine speeds. It does not increase
> compression. Only Saab has that tech in the works right now. Unless
> you're forcing air into the combustion chamber, you haven't increase the
> compression ratio. Which would be the only way that you would need to run
> 93 octane gas.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

Falling asleep through Jafir Elkurd's post...

> Increasing the advance of the ignition timing could also necessitate
> higher octane fuel.

I know they can retard advance, but I haven't heard of a brand that
advances it. Unless you can name one :O

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Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

Falling asleep through Jafir Elkurd's post...

> Increasing the advance of the ignition timing could also necessitate
> higher octane fuel.

I know they can retard advance, but I haven't heard of a brand that
advances it. Unless you can name one :O

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Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

Falling asleep through Jafir Elkurd's post...

> Increasing the advance of the ignition timing could also necessitate
> higher octane fuel.

I know they can retard advance, but I haven't heard of a brand that
advances it. Unless you can name one :O

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Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <Xns93FD3B5B2E245wyrmshutup@130.133.1.4>,
"Pahsons - Somnolent" <pahsonspam@juno.com> wrote:

> > Increasing the advance of the ignition timing could also necessitate
> > higher octane fuel.
>
> I know they can retard advance, but I haven't heard of a brand that
> advances it. Unless you can name one :O

You're right. The engine control computer is designed to operate the
engine at its performance parameters. A Corvette, for example, is
designed such that higher octane fuels allow the engine to operate to
its design limits--but using lower octane fuels won't damage the engine,
because the computer will do what it takes to elminate knocking and
pinging caused by lower octane fuels.

But putting avgas into this same Vette won't do anything extra for it.
Octane isn't a power booster. The octane level of a gas may allow the
engine to perform to its designed limits, but a higher octane gas won't
do anything to make the engine perform beyond that.

That being said, the question becomes: where did Honda engineers put
the design limits of the 03 Accord V6? They say use 86 octane fuel, and
you'll get the performance they advertise. But did they design the
engine and the computer such that the limits of the engine are beyond
that?

Some people are saying yes. I think it's bunk, so far. People who
really want to believe that octane levels are an indication of power are
trying to justify their use of higher octane fuels, when probably
they're just throwing their money away.

Until we see something documented--even a series of dyno runs--it
remains a net myth. And we know about those.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <Xns93FD3B5B2E245wyrmshutup@130.133.1.4>,
"Pahsons - Somnolent" <pahsonspam@juno.com> wrote:

> > Increasing the advance of the ignition timing could also necessitate
> > higher octane fuel.
>
> I know they can retard advance, but I haven't heard of a brand that
> advances it. Unless you can name one :O

You're right. The engine control computer is designed to operate the
engine at its performance parameters. A Corvette, for example, is
designed such that higher octane fuels allow the engine to operate to
its design limits--but using lower octane fuels won't damage the engine,
because the computer will do what it takes to elminate knocking and
pinging caused by lower octane fuels.

But putting avgas into this same Vette won't do anything extra for it.
Octane isn't a power booster. The octane level of a gas may allow the
engine to perform to its designed limits, but a higher octane gas won't
do anything to make the engine perform beyond that.

That being said, the question becomes: where did Honda engineers put
the design limits of the 03 Accord V6? They say use 86 octane fuel, and
you'll get the performance they advertise. But did they design the
engine and the computer such that the limits of the engine are beyond
that?

Some people are saying yes. I think it's bunk, so far. People who
really want to believe that octane levels are an indication of power are
trying to justify their use of higher octane fuels, when probably
they're just throwing their money away.

Until we see something documented--even a series of dyno runs--it
remains a net myth. And we know about those.

Re: use of higher octane gasoline
 

In article <Xns93FD3B5B2E245wyrmshutup@130.133.1.4>,
"Pahsons - Somnolent" <pahsonspam@juno.com> wrote:

> > Increasing the advance of the ignition timing could also necessitate
> > higher octane fuel.
>
> I know they can retard advance, but I haven't heard of a brand that
> advances it. Unless you can name one :O

You're right. The engine control computer is designed to operate the
engine at its performance parameters. A Corvette, for example, is
designed such that higher octane fuels allow the engine to operate to
its design limits--but using lower octane fuels won't damage the engine,
because the computer will do what it takes to elminate knocking and
pinging caused by lower octane fuels.

But putting avgas into this same Vette won't do anything extra for it.
Octane isn't a power booster. The octane level of a gas may allow the
engine to perform to its designed limits, but a higher octane gas won't
do anything to make the engine perform beyond that.

That being said, the question becomes: where did Honda engineers put
the design limits of the 03 Accord V6? They say use 86 octane fuel, and
you'll get the performance they advertise. But did they design the
engine and the computer such that the limits of the engine are beyond
that?

Some people are saying yes. I think it's bunk, so far. People who
really want to believe that octane levels are an indication of power are
trying to justify their use of higher octane fuels, when probably
they're just throwing their money away.

Until we see something documented--even a series of dyno runs--it
remains a net myth. And we know about those.