Fuel for Gassers
Anyone run Premium fuel or Octane Boost? Improved performance/mileage or waste of $$.
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Here is a quote from the Ford owners manual for a 2021 F-53 motorhome chassis for the fuel requirements. (which is essentially the same thing it says for my 2013 Ecoboost engine BTW..)
Look it up for yourself at https://owner.ford.com/tools/account/how-tos/owner-manuals.html?year=2021&make=Ford&model=F-53%20Motorhome%20Chassis
Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87. The use of these fuels
could result in engine damage that will not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See Towing (page 83).
Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance.
So yes, 87 is said that it'll work.... But using premium is better when the conditions are more extreme... Take it or leave it. Waste of money or not. In the end, do what works best for your situation.
Good luck! Mitch
Look it up for yourself at https://owner.ford.com/tools/account/how-tos/owner-manuals.html?year=2021&make=Ford&model=F-53%20Motorhome%20Chassis
Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87. The use of these fuels
could result in engine damage that will not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See Towing (page 83).
Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance.
So yes, 87 is said that it'll work.... But using premium is better when the conditions are more extreme... Take it or leave it. Waste of money or not. In the end, do what works best for your situation.
Good luck! Mitch
