The Scientific Truths Behind Octane Boosters (Performance vs Residual)

Very few octane boosters actually work. However, for the few that do deliver on their claims, there are risks in using these products. This video briefly explains the similarities and more importantly the differences out there between competing octane boosters.

[thebarre]

Incorrect. Boostane as well leaves orange residue.

[kasozichristopher]

Can it be added in Avgas to replace race fuel?

[Sams]

should I be concerned that boostane is why my Check Engine light came on stead on my 4000 miles Porsche 992 (911) that I am running "shots" in every 16 gallon fill up? Does it have an effect on the O2 Sensor?

[ox-cetane]

what problem in the fuel does boostane correct? Can you prove it? is it documented ? or is this just more MMT snakeoil?

[datriani]

The video mentioned that some of the additives settles at the bottom so I'm wondering you put this in your tank repeatedly, eventually over time that sediments builds up and if you run your car close to empty on occasion, it'll just suck up that crap and coat your plugs. So if you do use this stuff, maybe don't let it run below 1/8 - 1/4 tank and maybe flushing out your fuel tank from time to time would prevent this from occurring? I"m no expert just thought this might be a potential reason and would like to get other's opinion.

[badassg]

I just seen a video of a guy with boostane had full orange spark plugs after just 3 tanks. 🤷‍♂️

[monstergreen]

Thoughts? I've used too much octane booster with MMT in it and it turned all of my plugs orange? I'm assuming the top of the pistons and the bottom of the valves too, all orange. Let me know if I can just run premium unleaded here in CA and will this shit all burn off?? Or did I harm my motor??

[dustingaldeano]

So is this safe to use every tank? Will it eventually build in catalitic converters? Will we have to change plugs early?

[GR_Papi]

I honestly have ORANGE on mine I had misfires all cylinder under wot until they been replaced all is peachy

[johnr.]

I've been researching octane boosters. I am in a no corn zone and I always thought "that aisle" of the auto store was nonsense, but then read some positive reviews of a couple of products on Subie groups.... but performance Subies aren't exactly known to be long living cars, especially when you start to push them, so I don't think they are the best source of valid info on the long term effects.


Now I read about MMT and fouled this and that.


Just curious: what part of the snake are these suspension emulsifier chemicals made from?

[thraherxbs]

People seem to think an octane booster will give their standard engine more power. I use octane booster because my high compression sprint engine wont run properly on pump fuel, it knocks so bad it sounds like the big end is on it's way out. Octane booster lets me rev it right out with no knocking. The tin alloy catalyst blocks do absolutely nothing though.

[rpmautoreviews]

if only use 2-3 tanks a year, should one be worried ? or no big deal or just avoid it and run 94 octane in my Stinger for max. performance at the drag strip ? I haven't used any yet and iffy on it

[TheHalloweenmasks]

I have tried many octane boosters, non of them worked, can I expect Boostane to be any different?

[scottmcgehee]

Octane boosters have either some mmt or lead to raise there octane

[benj]

*Why do you need a cartoonist for this ad? Just show us the results.*

[gtrguyinaz]

real question is what is plug like on a turbo car like a GTR is the life of an oxy. these be cleaned by run 2x tanks of 100 octane gas ???

[SuperSnake]

My friend pulled his spark plugs and he uses bustane. Guess what? Orange...

[AIDAHAR]

False, Boostane turned my teeth orange

[RomanEcheveria]

Boostane is the worst 😂 "not turning orange" my ass

[maximusvonce]

This crap contains MMT. Coat your plugs and combustion chamber orange. Stick with real deal race. Octane boosters are a band aid.