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[QUOTE]Originally posted by CustomFastbackCA: [QB] Did some research and this is what I found. MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether), said to increase the burn rate which will cause your fuel economy to increase. Once the fuel in the combustion chamber is ignited by the spark plug, the catalyst will significantly increase the burn rate of the flame front. This increase in the rate of combustion results in an increase in pressure (or push) downward on the piston during the power stroke, directly increasing power output. Since the fuel is completely burned before the exhaust valves are opened, the efficiency of the engine is increased. This increased efficiency can be used as extra power or increased fuel milage. However MTBE was found to mix easily with water, be a carconigenic, and didn't actually burn as clean as expected. It has been banned by law, set for one year, but 76 is the first to rid itself of MTBE. Ethanol is said to replace MTBE, for it is safer, yet more expensive. MTBE and ethanol are both additives added afterwards. So go with 76 for now, unless their is some problem with ethanol? [/QB][/QUOTE]
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