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Old 03-26-2013, 12:00 AM   #6 (permalink)
gone-ot
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GASOLINE -- the 91 octane was 100% pure gasoline while the 87-88 octane probably contains 10-15% ethanol, leaving only 85-90% pure gasoline, and that means lower ENERGY (BTU per volume) content, which manifests as reduced milage.

...also, one tank-full does not a "trend" make!
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