Road Motor Fuel Detonation Testing is performed to establish the minimum octane requirements of an engine.

It is important that the automotive engineer understand the minimum octane requirements of an engine to avoid damage and warranty claims, by specifying that the consumer use the proper fuel to avoid damage from pre-ignition and detonation. The automotive engineer is challenged to develop fuel systems that overcome the effects of certain fuel characteristics on how a vehicle performs. Otherwise, the consumer could be disappointed if they encounter fuel that causes their vehicle to run poorly. We have the ability to produce or reproduce fuels that create the challenges an automotive engineer needs to see to design a better vehicle.