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    Posted: 13 July 2007 at 7:52pm
So, I just learned this today.  Who knows what the octane measurement of gasoline means (without looking it up).
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resistance of gas before it's supposed to explode, i think.
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Originally posted by Dye Playa Dye Playa wrote:

resistance of gas before it's supposed to explode, i think.


Kind of, I'm looking for a certain term though.
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It has something to do with airplanes, amirite??
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Originally posted by choopie911 choopie911 wrote:

It has something to do with airplanes, amirite??


If the airplane happens to be a piston plane, then yes.

Its the fuel's resistance to detonation. 
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Originally posted by WGP guy2 WGP guy2 wrote:

So, I just learned this today.  Who knows what the octane measurement of gasoline means (without looking it up).


Without looking it up, and without reading any responses here:

Its the rating of the temperture the gas will handle before ignition. It helps prevent pre-ignition from compression mainly.
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shenk ftw. Anyone surprised?
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Originally posted by WGP guy2 WGP guy2 wrote:



Its the fuel's resistance to detonation. 


Originally posted by Dye Playa Dye Playa wrote:

resistance of gas before it's supposed to explode, i think.


explode=detonation, just to let you know.
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Originally posted by Dye Playa Dye Playa wrote:


explode=detonation, just to let you know.


In general terms, yes.

But in regards to gasoline engines, the term Detonation means something entirely different. Its a slangish term for pre-ignition, where the fuel/air mix ignites before the piston clears top dead center. It puts huge stress on the piston, connecting rod, and crankshaft.

Its also called "Knock"
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Originally posted by choopie911 choopie911 wrote:

shenk ftw. Anyone surprised?

nope, enos is the mechanical guy around here. chances are wpg is sitting there going, aww shucks. or something to that effect using language that cant be typed
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Originally posted by GI JOES SON GI JOES SON wrote:

Originally posted by choopie911 choopie911 wrote:

shenk ftw. Anyone surprised?

nope, enos is the mechanical guy around here. chances are wpg is sitting there going, aww shucks. or something to that effect using language that cant be typed



Nah, I didn't think about it at first, but shenk or bearclaw would be the first people I would think would know.  Hopefully you know it too.

A CFI asked me the question today about what octane means as an off the wall question in review for my oral exam.


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Most any major car guy will tell you, the fuel air mixture doesnt "exsplode" it combusts. personally I dont see the differance, but apparently they sure do...
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Combust is more like ..just igniting vs. EXPLOSION.
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Yes, try advancing the timing on your vehicle.
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