performance additives, 104,108+,etc
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performance additives, 104,108+,etc
Has anyone tried, tested these octane boosters, as i recall seeing them, like 104 Boost or 108+, some say MMT, some say NO MMT, various methods, ingredients in them providing the boost.
Wondering: Are any of these formulas known to be damaging to our cars?
Which formula would work best in my Benz?
If your car requires 91 octane, and you add a booster that gies you say 96 octane, is there any improvement in performance? If so, why, since you car only req 91 octane.
Also, any of these void warranty?
Any one have time slips showing improvement with these overthe counter boosters?
Also, one of them was oil like in consistency and claimed to also lubricate: should one stay clear of this formula and stick with the more gas-like boosters?
I realize they help old tired engines, but im asking about effects on new motors, if any one knows, tanx
Wondering: Are any of these formulas known to be damaging to our cars?
Which formula would work best in my Benz?
If your car requires 91 octane, and you add a booster that gies you say 96 octane, is there any improvement in performance? If so, why, since you car only req 91 octane.
Also, any of these void warranty?
Any one have time slips showing improvement with these overthe counter boosters?
Also, one of them was oil like in consistency and claimed to also lubricate: should one stay clear of this formula and stick with the more gas-like boosters?
I realize they help old tired engines, but im asking about effects on new motors, if any one knows, tanx
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In order to take advantage of these octane boosts, you'll need to advance the timing, ie. fuel & ignition timing maps. In other words, an optimized "chip" that modifies the existing ECU. So pouring in these octane boosts would be a total waste of monies without the optmized timing. These fluids were for the old muscle cars where you could adjust the timing easily by rotating the points/distributor.
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Mercedes-Benz has issued service directives that explicitly state that they do not endorse any fuel or fluid additives, including "oil treatments" or octane boosters.
Do some research on "octane" and then ask yourself why you think yours need to be boosted.
Do some research on "octane" and then ask yourself why you think yours need to be boosted.
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ok, thanks.
just figured someone must have been curious, tried it out, may have data to report, but i suppose its the kind of thing one may not care to reveal.
Some ppl use that super fuel at airports on their new riggs, perhaps its all in their mind.
just figured someone must have been curious, tried it out, may have data to report, but i suppose its the kind of thing one may not care to reveal.
Some ppl use that super fuel at airports on their new riggs, perhaps its all in their mind.
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As what others have said you'll need an aftermarket ECU/Chip that takes advantage of advanced timing.
I have one and am running straight 109oct and felt a big advantage from my previous 91oct.
I have one and am running straight 109oct and felt a big advantage from my previous 91oct.
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From what I have seen about 99% of all octane boosters don't do anything. As stated above, to really take advantage of increased octane your vehicle's ECU will need to be tuned. This will allow your car to understand exactly what's being put into it and will allow for your timing to be increased, thus producing more power. 
-Aaron
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