https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/115...mpensation-bid
I didnt think the 4% (or so) difference in octane rating would make enough of a difference to lunch a motor - especially a modern motor with knock sensors and so forth.
My understanding of detonation is that the fuel spontaneously combusts in pockets in the combustion chamber before the main fuel charge is ignited by the spark plug.... causing uncontrolled pressure and thus causing damage to an engine.
Fascinated if anyone has any insight.... also whether I should be running my street bikes on 95 - I've always used 91 because it seems to run OK on it.....
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