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The octane rating of gasoline is determined by conducting a test called the Research Octane Number (RON) test. This test measures the fuel's resistance to knocking or pinging in an engine. The higher the octane rating, the better the fuel is at resisting premature combustion, which can cause engine damage.

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What is Low Octane Gasoline?

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What is super unleaded gasoline?

it is a type of gasoline that has a higher octane rating for higher performance engines


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What is the main component of unleaded gasoline?

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What gasoline octane rating is required for Harley Davidson motorcycles?

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What is C 9 gas?

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What are the usage of tetraethyllead?

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