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Old 06-20-2008, 02:51 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by hqduong
Out of curiosity, does anyone know why in California the fuels are such crap?

Everywhere I went they have octanes as high as 98. In California the highest you can get is 91. What's the reason behind that?

Also Does anyone know what's a good octane booster? I'm always paranoid I might go somewhere without premium.

CA can't resist mucking with the fuel formulas ala the clean air route. We have our own SPECIAL gas in the summer too!

The price of being virtuous I guess.

I doubt you need booster. The car will adjust if you have to use regular. No harm done.
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