Optimax + Octane Booster
Optimax + Octane Booster
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Matzo

Original Poster:

74 posts

268 months

Wednesday 17th September 2003
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I run the Griff on a mix of Optimax and Millers Octane Plus.

Is there any benefit to be had by exceeding the RON past 98 ?

I think she idles better...

Am I causing any detriment to the engine ?

Biggriff

2,312 posts

305 months

Wednesday 17th September 2003
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Simple answer is 'no' as engine can't make any use of the increased RON. You are however doing damage to your wallet.

Optimax does not need octane booster, but if you use ordinary unleaded this probably a good precaution against the dreaded pinking.

Richard

Matzo

Original Poster:

74 posts

268 months

Wednesday 17th September 2003
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Thanx Biggriff

I do think it idles better though - All in the mind ??

BogBeast

1,144 posts

284 months

Wednesday 17th September 2003
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I would be carefull. I belive that the chemistry involved can be different (i.e the detergent/boosters in optimax versus the additive) and may interact.

I ran my tuned up fireblade for two years on octane booster with no problem (+uleaded). 2 weeks after changing to Optimax I knackered the engine. coincidence maybe, but now I stick to one thing or other. (especially as theres no real benefit.)

19560

14,011 posts

279 months

Wednesday 17th September 2003
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There should be a benefit; check out the Millers site. You may need a slight adjustment on timing for maximum benefit. Optimax and Millers are advertised to be used together.