Massimo T-Boss 410 Octane level

T-boss 410 · January 7

Anyone know why the manufacturer calls for 91 octane for the T-boss 410? That fuel is becoming unobtainium around here unless a loan is taken out.

TIA!

Bill Hughes · January 7

Typically higher octane is required for higher compression engines. Higher octane retards premature detonation of the compressed fuel. If you can't get it at the pump, there are octane boosting additives at the stores.

T-boss 410 · January 7

I guess I should clarify that statement. It's available, but at a very high cost.

I have read that the octane boosters don't work as advertised. Have you had any experience with them?

Bill Hughes · January 7

There are many reputable brands. Most people don't understand what raising the octane does and its often mis advertised as a performance booster. It's not. It simply makes gasoline less explosive to allow for higher compression for engines that need that. Most modern engines are not designed for higher octane. I can't directly comment on the t410 engine design. I don't have one.

WhiteLightning · January 7

I use 87 non ethanol and have had no problems with fuel system.

T-boss 410 · January 7

I've checked with several gas stations near me, and so far none offer E0. I would love to find some E0 for my truck, too. The internet shows several stations in my area that have E0, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

WhiteLightning · January 8

try pure-gas.org Its been helpful for me

T-boss 410 · January 8

Thanks!

T-boss 410 · January 9

On 1/7/2023 at 12:34 AM, Bill Hughes said:

There are many reputable brands. Most people don't understand what raising the octane does and its often mis advertised as a performance booster. It's not. It simply makes gasoline less explosive to allow for higher compression for engines that need that. Most modern engines are not designed for higher octane. I can't directly comment on the t410 engine design. I don't have one.

Can you advise what ones may be reputable?

Thanks