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Old 05-26-2009   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Sidekick View Post
I only put high octane fuel in my Drifter but a KLR will burn almost anything. Although I do get a little bit better mileage with the higher octane it usually only drops it from 50 mpg to about 46. Although my right hand could be a bigger factor than anything....
It should be the opposite. The lower octane has higher energy potential.
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