Phrases with «octane rating»

The octane rating is a measure of how well fuel can resist "knocking" or "pinging" during combustion, which is when the air and fuel mixture explodes unevenly in the engine. Higher octane fuels have better resistance to knocking, ensuring that the engine runs smoothly and efficiently. Full definition

octane rating

higher octane rating

Sentences with «octane rating»

Unfortunately, the «flex fuel» vehicles sold can't take advantage of the high octane rating of E85, because the engines need to also burn regular gas. (autoline.tv)
In the US, octane ratings in unleaded fuels can vary between 85 [22] and 87 AKI (91 — 92 RON) for regular, through 89 — 90 AKI (94 — 95 RON) for mid-grade (equivalent to European regular), up to 90 — 94 AKI (95 — 99 RON) for premium (European premium). (en.wikipedia.org)
Currently, ethanol is blended into a gasoline blendstock formulated with lower octane rating... Read more → (greencarcongress.com)
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Phrases with «octane rating»

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