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1.1 Minimum Octane and AKI Ratings for Gasoline Engines

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MINIMUM OCTANE AND AKI RATINGS FOR GASOLINE ENGINES

    Leaded Gasoline 
    Premium Grade  Regular Grade 
RON (Research Octane No.)     at least 91.0
MON (Motor Octane No.)     at least 82.7
AKI*   at least 93.0 at least 87.0
    Unleaded Gasoline 
  Premium Grade  Mid-Range  Grade Regular Grade 
RON at least 98.0 at least 95.0 at least 91.0
MON at least 88.0 at least 85.0 at least 82.5
AKI* at least 93.0 at least 90.0 at least 87.0
Fig 1: Identifying Formula
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