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Question by jonathan
Submitted on 7/1/2003
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I know that a local gas station is falsely advertising the octane levels in their "premium" grade gasoline and are selling it for twenty cents a gallon more than the lower octane gas. I have two questions: 1) How can I have the gas tested to determine the true octane level? 2) I personally want to pursue this with a lawyer; any suggestions? I wouldn't normally consider number 2 but after being misled by this petroleum company's posted price and advertising, I've had it. Thanks for any advice. jb

Answer by S. Chris Anders
Submitted on 9/5/2003
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State Regulatory Boards test each station in most states regularly using our ZX-101 NIR octane analyzer. If a fuel does not pass the test, then the sample is sent off to the State lab for Knock engine testing. Call your state's Consumer services.

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