Description

This article is from the Gasoline FAQ, by Bruce Hamilton with numerous contributions by others.

1.3 Abbreviations.

AKI = Antiknock Index of Gasoline ( (RON+MON)/2 )
CI = Compression Ignition ( Diesel )
Gasoline = Petrol ( Yes, complaints were received :-) )
IC = Internal Combustion
MON = Motor Octane Rating
Octane = The Octane Rating of the Gasoline
RFG = Reformulated Gasoline ( as defined by US Clean Air Act )
RON = Research Octane Rating
SI = Spark Ignition ( Gasoline )

 

Continue to:

• prev: 1.2 Acknowledgements.
• Index
• next: 3. What Advantage will I gain from reading this FAQ?

Share and Enjoy

Tags

car, vehicle, auto