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ib516
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Mar 22, 2017

Towing mpg Chevy vs Nissan vs Ford vs Ram - half tons

The players, all towing a 7000# cargo trailer that was 20' long: Nissan Titan 5.6L - 8.6 mpg 2017 Ford F150 3.5L EcoBoost (with 10 speed auto) - 9.1 mpg 2016 Ford F150 3.5L EcoBoost - 8.5 mpg Ch...
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Bionic_Man
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Mar 23, 2017
As opposed to the EcoBoost, which also recommends 91 octane?

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 a Trailer.

F150 Owners Manual

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