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BFL13
Explorer II
Nov 20, 2018

Would Higher Octane Run the Gen Better? UPDATE

UPDATE 21 Nov page 5 Ongoing saga with my 1700w (continuous) gen trying to run my 75 amp charger at 75 amps. Briggs and Stratton P2200 gen. Previously posted that it would not (flashing overloa...
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LittleBill
Explorer
Nov 20, 2018
high octane generally hurts/ doesn't help unless the engine was designed for it. higher octane fuel is actually harder to burn.


so unless it has a computer to adjust for the timing (it doesn't) you won't see a bit of difference except a lighter wallet.

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