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Old 02-16-2004, 10:10 PM
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What Compression Ratio Determines Octane Rating

What compression ratio determines the octane rating needed for a vehicle? Let me site an example with two similar engines:


Mitsubishi Eclipse

V6 3.0L SOHC
CR: 9.0:1 (GT) Req Fuel: Premium Unleaded
CR: 10.0:1 (GTS) Req Fuel: Premium Unleaded

Honda Accord
V6 3.0L SOHC
CR: 10.0:1 Req Fuel: Regular Unleaded

Compression Ratio for the Honda Accord is 10.0:1 and only requires Regular Unleaded. But why does the Mitsubishi Eclipse having both 9.0:1 and 10.0:1 compression ratios require premium unleaded?
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