What Fuel Do You Use in Your EcoBoost?
So last year we got a 2018 Explorer Sport with the 3.5L EcoBoost, the same motor they put in the F-150's that a lot of guys tow with. (The Explorer is not on towing duty, we still have the Suburban f...
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So as you can see from my signature we have a collection of Fords, two of which are the 3.5EBs.
The Explorer is my daily driver with around 40,000 miles on it and I run premium in it all the time (91 here in CO). I have a fairly lengthy commute that is about 50/50 in terms of lower speed highway (50-60mph) and city driving and I find it runs better if I stick to premium. I don't pay much attention to gas mileage, but more just how it "feels". I average around 20mpg though and have a lead foot FWIW :)
My husband runs mid-grade in his F-150 with similar mileage and says he doesn't really notice a difference, but he also only uses his truck for quick trips around town (he works from home).
The Explorer is my daily driver with around 40,000 miles on it and I run premium in it all the time (91 here in CO). I have a fairly lengthy commute that is about 50/50 in terms of lower speed highway (50-60mph) and city driving and I find it runs better if I stick to premium. I don't pay much attention to gas mileage, but more just how it "feels". I average around 20mpg though and have a lead foot FWIW :)
My husband runs mid-grade in his F-150 with similar mileage and says he doesn't really notice a difference, but he also only uses his truck for quick trips around town (he works from home).
