why do a bunch of gas stations have 88 octane cheaper than 87? (lemm.ee)

submitted 4 months ago by pelletbucket@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I figured it was a marketing gimmick to get you to buy 88 and then they would finally raise the price, but it's been years. are they adding extra ethanol or something?

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[-] cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 months ago

I am not sure but I suppose it's the opposite of what we have here commonly called winter fuel, which I think has some additives to help engines run better in low temperature conditions.

[-] Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago

Are you thinking of diesel? Winter diesel has additives to stop it thickening in the cold weather

[-] cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 months ago

Yes

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