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STP Octane booster.

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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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Default STP Octane booster.

I bought a bottle to try it out. How much will it boost a certain grade of gas? Say I was to fill up with 89 or 93 then throw in the octane booster. Also, no 91 around here so would this be enough to add to a tank of 89 for a 91 tune?
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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The STP octane boost is pretty much worthless as are most of them. The most boost I've ever seen in testing was 1 and most were 0. I wouldn't put it in my tank, it may cause more problems with fouling spark plugs, injectors and valves than it's worth.
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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Snake oil.[:@]
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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I think the owner's manual may specifically state NOT to use products like this in our vehicle because it can potentially screw with a lot of things in the car.
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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Snake oil.[:@]
+1 waste of time and money. There are only a couple that actually work and they do not sell those at gas stations...
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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Ah, well damn. I guess ill drink it with dinner. Thanks.
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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Ah, well damn. I guess ill drink it with dinner. Thanks.
ahh ahhaha good one chase it with some matches.
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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Default RE: STP Octane booster.

I love the brands that claim "Add 5 to 7 points to your octane rating." The fuzzy math they use on the bottle is hilarious - if you look closely, it's "0.5 to 0.7 points." So, your 87 octane goes to 87.5 or 87.7.
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