Is running premium fuel worth it?
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2024 Sep 30th
How does Auto Octane (adjustable octane, OAR, Octane Ratio,etc.) and Knock sensors determine octane?
Higher octane fuel is better for turbocharged engines because it's more resistant to engine knock, which can improve performance and prevent damage.Your vehicle doesn't actually have the ability to recognize the octane level of the fuel in its tank. Instead, the engine cont
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What is Ford's Octane Adjust Ratio logic aka OAR and what does it do?
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2021 Dec 31st
What is Ford's Octane Adjust Ratio logic aka OAR and what does it do? As Ford introduces new Ecoboost vehicles to their lineup, some of our customers are new to Ecoboost and have a lot of the same questions we heard a few years ago. As the Ford Maverick, Bronco Sport, Bronco, and other vehicles hit the market we want to inform our customers of the technology, how it works, an
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