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That is correct. Higher Octane ignites at a higher temp, allowing for higher compression, but in the same engine it will burn cooler (but have a longer burn time).
It will only produce more power in an engine designed to use it (or with the proper computer controls).
Which leads to an interesting question ... would a M Tronic saw make more power with high test fuel (by providing more timing advance)???
Stihl generally recommends a minimum of 91 octane stating that the higher octane will run cooler.
It will only produce more power in an engine designed to use it (or with the proper computer controls).
Which leads to an interesting question ... would a M Tronic saw make more power with high test fuel (by providing more timing advance)???
Stihl generally recommends a minimum of 91 octane stating that the higher octane will run cooler.