Here in eastern Nevada at 5200 feet we have 85, 88, 91 at the local
Amoco. Not all major brands are the same here though. I believe 76
and Chevron may be a bit higher.
Walt Goddard
waltcpa@sierra.net
----- Original Message -----
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Cc: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: Octane and altitude ratios???
> I think you are correct. BTW, the supposition that sea level regular
gas
> is 87 octane was also correct. We have 87, 89, and 92 here in the
Bay
> Area.
>
> Gonaj@aol.com had this to say:
>
> >Maybe I have misunderstood something in the past, but I am under
the
> >impression that your engine never needs a lower octant it simply
nosen't
> >need
> >the higher octane. In other words there is no loss or damage due
to higher
> >octane than necessary, other than to your wallet unlike the damage
wich
> >results from lower than necessary octane.
> >
> >If I am wrong here please explain.
> >
> >George
> >
>
>
> --
>
> Max Heim
> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
> it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
>
>
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