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Question by Oly
Submitted on 5/4/2004
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I've heard that adding mothballs to fuel can increase the octane level. Is this true? If so, at what level can it become harmful to the engine.

Answer by Rep515
Submitted on 5/25/2004
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Don't do it. See this site for more information. http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem00/chem00485.htm

Answer by dann
Submitted on 5/28/2007
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it makes your engine sound better i put them into a 125cc thumpster a little bit of power increase, sounds alot better doesent splutter as much as it did, I only used 3 mothballs hope this helps Dann

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