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  • n  a measure of the antiknock properties of gasoline
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  • Heloise: High octane explination
    Dear Heloise: What exactly does the octane rating mean? I see it all the time at the gas station, and the higher the number, the more expensive the gas. Please explain. - J.B. in Wisconsin According to the Federal Trade Commission, www.ftc.
    Nov. 12, 2013 - Amarillo Globe-News
  • Hints from Heloise: What are octane ratings and which do I need?
    Dear Heloise What exactly does the octane rating mean? I see it all the time at the gas station, and the higher the number, the more expensive the gas. Please explain. -- J.B. in Wisconsin
    Nov. 12, 2013 - Erie Times-News
  • Octane helps with 'engine knock'
    Dear Heloise: What exactly does the octane rating mean? I see it all the time at the gas station, an ...
    Nov. 11, 2013 - Hutchinson News

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