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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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RIght guys...

What would you like to know?

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edited to make this look differnt to the essay!
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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I'd like to know how the fook they can make Ł12 billion (?) profit, but still tell us there is nothing they can do on the price at the pump.
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Whys it so fucking expensive
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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I said tech essay... as in technical.....
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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Well, yes, technically they are ripping us off




What's your point



I guess write about the more unusual stuff - effect of temperature, shelf life and why the hell does chip fat work in a derv
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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The rumor about optimax's shelf life, is it true?

Does this apply to all SUL (97+) petrols or is it just a shell thing?

What sort of timescale, days, weeks.. months?
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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What's the octane rating of toluene?
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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Toluene = RON octane rating of 121 and a MON rating of 107,
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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You just googled that says 110 a few results down
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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yup

I havent got a chemistry book to hand right now

but iirc the figure I quote is correct!

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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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I have the data sheet for Optimax if anyone wants a copy, email me (NOT PM!).
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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Is there a specific % gain per octane rating point? I Guess it depends upon the ammount its compressed?
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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I'd like to know if it's ever considered bad form not to offer a reach around?
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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mongo... somthing like





paddy...

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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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You edited the title you git !!!

It just said "I will answer any questions" before, I didn;t know it was just about petrol

OK, how much petrol could an average sized gerbil consume before it was sick?
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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none all gerbils are sick anyway

how would I know you sick gerbil harmer
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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Thought you were sposed to be some expert on petrol
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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No... I'm not an expert...

I've just put some basics together...

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Alex

I run normal 95 unleaded in my S1 and she goes well. However, I keep hearing all these things about Optimax. Some general questions, an idiots guide if you will (!)

Why does Optimax give more power ? How ?
Does my car need to be set up to run Optimax and gain a power increase ?

Thanks !!
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