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Brain, Marshall. "How Gasoline Works." 06 February 2002. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/gasoline.htm> 18 May 2008.
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Introduction to How Gasoline Works
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What is gasoline?
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Where does gasoline come from?
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What is octane?
5.
Gasoline additives
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Problems with gasoline
7.
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