wny_pat wrote:
Turtle n Peeps wrote:
I keep on hearing about the benefits of additives but no proof.
So what exactly are the benefits?
All gasolines have additives no matter what station you are at, but some have more than others. Additives range from detergents to antioxidants. Gasoline additives increase gasoline's octane rating or act as corrosion inhibitors or lubricants, thus allowing the use of higher compression ratios for greater efficiency and power, however some carry heavy environmental risks. Types of additives include metal deactivators, corrosion inhibitors, oxygenates and antioxidants.
You're certainly not trying to say the lets say Chevron 87 octane has more octane than lets say mom and pop 87 octane are you?
As far as the other stuff, what good does it do me?