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Old May 20, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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How long does a gas station have their 94 octane sitting in underground tanks before someone buys it ? And is it still 94 octane ?
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How long does a gas station have their 94 octane sitting in underground tanks before someone buys it ? And is it still 94 octane ?

At the rate I burn it not long.....
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Old May 21, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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I have often wondered that as well. I can't find anywhere with 94 anymore, but even with 93, I wonder how many people use it...
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Old May 21, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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what i wonder is if it is really 94 or just 89....... they could easily swap gas if needed to be........ not sure if there is a way to test it at home


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Originally Posted by rihwoods
At the rate I burn it not long.....
Me too. My 70 L46 with a 3.7 rear loves the 94. Sunoco blends their octane ratings. Believe they start with 94 then use lower octanes to blend to their various grades.
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
At the rate I burn it not long.....
......and it really is 94 octane; my car knows immediately if it's less.....
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