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Old 05-17-2013, 06:06 PM   #22
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lower octane at altitude (such as Denver at 5000ft+ and typical 91 oct), is actually OK to use simply due to less ambient air density. Less air means there is less mass to compress, and less fuel is required to maintain proper mixture. So, overall, less heat is generated and preignition is less likely. Most stations around here sell 91 at the highest, a rare few will have higher.
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