Difference between 10% and 15 % fuel
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From: Cisne,
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Is there any really noticeable difference between 10% and !15% nitro fuel.
Looking at buying Wildcat fuel at the Toledo airshow and was wondering if the difference in price being $2.00 a gallon between the 2 was worth it,
10% $11.00/ gallon
15% $13.00/gallon
Looking at buying Wildcat fuel at the Toledo airshow and was wondering if the difference in price being $2.00 a gallon between the 2 was worth it,
10% $11.00/ gallon
15% $13.00/gallon
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Can't see a REAL difference myself considering I just fly for FUN. BUT the last time I bought fuel (6 months ago) the difference between the 2 fuels you cited and ANYTHING I could get here was ABOUT $15.00 - $17.00!!! I wish all I had to worry about was a COUPLE BUCKS. LOL
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Your prices do seem very low! We're about $16/18 for 10% and 15% respectively.
I like 15 %. I fly at a relatively high altitude of 5500 feet and it definitely provides more power than 10%. In addition, I feel I get a much better idle (both slower and more reliable). That's not to say 10% won't work.
I like 15 %. I fly at a relatively high altitude of 5500 feet and it definitely provides more power than 10%. In addition, I feel I get a much better idle (both slower and more reliable). That's not to say 10% won't work.
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Is there any really noticeable difference between 10% and !15% nitro fuel.
Looking at buying Wildcat fuel at the Toledo airshow and was wondering if the difference in price being $2.00 a gallon between the 2 was worth it,
10% $11.00/ gallon
15% $13.00/gallon
Is there any really noticeable difference between 10% and !15% nitro fuel.
Looking at buying Wildcat fuel at the Toledo airshow and was wondering if the difference in price being $2.00 a gallon between the 2 was worth it,
10% $11.00/ gallon
15% $13.00/gallon
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I usually buy my fuel at Toledo every spring.
I had been buying 10% for several years but last year, I bought 10% and plan to buy 10% this year.
The performance difference between 10 and 15% is not so noticable but the price gets your attention.
I think 10% is more cost effective
I had been buying 10% for several years but last year, I bought 10% and plan to buy 10% this year.
The performance difference between 10 and 15% is not so noticable but the price gets your attention.
I think 10% is more cost effective
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Thanks for the replys !!!
I'll go with the 10%. When buying 10-12 cases (2 years supply) the difference in price does add up. Helps to offset the drive to Toledo to attend the show and buy the fuel.
Thanks again
I'll go with the 10%. When buying 10-12 cases (2 years supply) the difference in price does add up. Helps to offset the drive to Toledo to attend the show and buy the fuel.
Thanks again




