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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Since TN had a fuel shortage the past few weeks, and we were only getting reg octane ( I have the hypertech program for high octane) I added the outlaw octane booster. I wasnt expecting a miracle, but I actually obtained 1.5 MPG increase!
Has anybody else tried this product?
I even went as far to add it into my BMW, and got an increase of only .3 MPG increase, but still pretty impressive for a can of additive.

Here is some other info if you are interested.
http://volvospeed.com/Reviews/octane_boosters.html

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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I only use regular octane in my Jeep. In fact, that is all I have ever used in my Wranglers. I don't see the need to spend more at the pump for a vehicle not designed to get good gas mileage or run on high octane...but congrats on the improved mpg's.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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When I go on long trips I use mid grade gas, it seams to bust my mpg from 16.5 avg to 19.5
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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They even sell 4 packs of the outlaw. Thanks for the replies guys.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by macanto66
When I go on long trips I use mid grade gas, it seams to bust my mpg from 16.5 avg to 19.5
That's amazing!
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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you do realize that the jk is made to run on low octane right?

also:

you do realize that just because its higher octane does not mean that it has more "energy"...

Matter o fact: quick check in the owners manual will tell you that running high octane may damage things.

sorry to rain on the parade: my bike, porsche=high octane, the jeep=low. why? because I stick with what the manufacturer recomends.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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That is interesting about your mileage improvement. I've always been curious as to whether these things help or not.
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