Octane rating in US vs. Europe

[puffpio]

my ignition timing is advanced enought that on a hot day, 91 octane is not enough and it will ping / retard my timing.

 

[freegeeks]

Originally posted by: redly1

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Yeah but our gas is cheaper so I thinks thats better

True that but the higher prices in Europe are due to higher taxes, environmental and others.

And the fact that petroleum and the automotive industry isn't the backbone of the European economy

sorry - wrong

Germany's car industry, for example, employs 750,000 people. On top of this it has also created 93,000 highly-qualified jobs within the last five years. The car industry supports jobs throughout the supply chain and generates growth in the service sector. In Germany a total of 5, 000,000 people are employed in car production, handling or sales; almost every seventh job depends on the car industry.


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the same for other european countries

 

[B00ne]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Someone tell me this.

European ratings range from Regular (95) to Super (98)
US rating range from Regular (87) to Super (91)

US gas < European gas or is it calculated different?

Dont forget the new Shell V-Power (100) which will make your car drive like it was a Porsche