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Old 12-16-2012, 02:17 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I would say that the 4 mpg difference is because of the lower ethanol content in the 91 octane gas, not the advanced ignition timing.

Your engine is smart enough to advance the timing when it sees high octane gas because higher octane gas has a slower flame front and requires more advance for the same power output.
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