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    Default Octane Booster

    So, do Octane Booster's really work? And how much do they "boost" the octane? The local Dollar Tree has Octane Boost, can I buy 88 octane gas and just add some boost? I only ask because it would be cheaper as the Dollar Tree sells it for, well, a dollar.

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    dont be ghetto.
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    unless you have an aftermarket chip doubt you'll notice any difference in performance...save your money. Buy low grade fuel at new reputable gas station.

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    Quote Originally Posted by all2kool
    So, do Octane Booster's really work? And how much do they "boost" the octane? The local Dollar Tree has Octane Boost, can I buy 88 octane gas and just add some boost? I only ask because it would be cheaper as the Dollar Tree sells it for, well, a dollar.

    Don't waste your time with that. It's cheaper to just buy 91 or whatever octane you need. (and safer also, those chemicals are very carcinogenic)

    MarkD

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    ive been told that octane booster raises your total octane .4 or .04 percent. i frgt which one, so it really is useless. just buy 91 octane and you will be fine.

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    right, when it says it will raise you octane X points they are referring to .x which is a 10th of a point.
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