James,
Yes, a mixture of toluene and xylene is supposed to make a good octane boost
mixture. I think the total mix of both of them in a US gallon of gasoline is
5-7%, but not positive on that figure. There is a gas FAQ on the net you may
want to search for that has the info in it.
Isaac Crow
'74 Spit6+
Winder, GA
JAMES_S_WALLACE@HP-Canada-om1.om.hp.com wrote:
> A while back someone mentioned that laquer thinner, which is toluene,
> could be used to boost octane. So two questions:
>
> 1. Did I get this right - was it toluene?
>
> 2. What proportions are used to raise the octane by how much? Please,
> if just a bit of toluene is used, specify whether your directions are
> for American or Imperial gallons.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim Wallace
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