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GGG · 05-06-2018, 10:08 AM

Basically what octane measures is the amount of pressure required before the vapours will explode without a spark. So Diesel is very low octane. So a higher compression engine requires a higher octane gasoline

05-06-2018, 10:08 AM	#205
GGG Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Exp:	Basically what octane measures is the amount of pressure required before the vapours will explode without a spark. So Diesel is very low octane. So a higher compression engine requires a higher octane gasoline