"DO NOT USE 93 OCTANE" ?

[ALVA DUDE]

...were the first words out of my salesman's mouth...after I took delivery of my 2DR/WT/SAS (2.7L) last week.
Can anyone tell me why?
Struck me as V E R Y odd.

Thanks!

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[GrumpyVet]

...were the first words out of my salesman's mouth...after I took delivery of my 2DR/WT/SAS (2.7L) last week.
Can anyone tell me why?
Struck me as V E R Y odd.

Thanks!

You didn’t ask him why?

 

[ameration]

Your salesman is clueless.

 

[Nolabel]

...were the first words out of my salesman's mouth...after I took delivery of my 2DR/WT/SAS (2.7L) last week.
Can anyone tell me why?
Struck me as V E R Y odd.

Thanks!

I don't see an issue using 93 unless you add a tune than you may be increasing stress on internal parts.

 

[drew707]

Maybe he owns a Jeep and is afraid you’ll be even more of a threat with the extra power lol

 

[GrumpyVet]

For best overall vehicle and engine performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended.

 

[ALVA DUDE]

You didn’t ask him why?

lol, no!
I was so fed up with the BS that I went thru, I just ran for the door! The length of my explanation would be that of a thesis. ridonkulous experience...
What a nightmare it was.

 

[balynn1971]

Maybe he didn't give you good context on that comment and meant you didn't necessarily need it and was trying to save you $$. I'm using it and have been for 3,000 miles. My choice, some are not using. Haven't seen issues either way. I wouldn't stress about it.

 

[Nolabel]

For best overall vehicle and engine performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended.

I run 91 and have been for 2k miles but that is only because 93 isn't readily available in AZ otherwise I'd be using 93.

 

[ALVA DUDE]

Maybe he didn't give you good context on that comment and meant you didn't necessarily need it and was trying to save you $$. I'm using it and have been for 3,000 miles. My choice, some are not using. Haven't seen issues either way. I wouldn't stress about it.

right on, no stress...just odd..thanks!

 

[jm7097]

Not only is it recommended by Ford for higher output, but I would use brands with Top Tier fuel only. https://toptiergas.com/

 

[GrumpyVet]

The manual states to not use anything below 87 as well as
Do not use:
• Diesel fuel.
• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
• Fuel containing more than 15% ethanol or E85 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic-based additives, including manganese-based compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster additive, methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is prohibited by law.

I’d say your dealer should be educated on their product. They were most likely confused and should of said do not use 83.

 

[stormshadow3800]

2800 Miles and have used 93 the entire time. (aside from the original dealer fill-up, which I'm sure was 87) No issues.

 

[flip]

Quality of fuel varies by station and state. Use whatever grade fuel you want the mfgr. recommends, just get it from a reputable supplier. Yes, winter and summer blend is a real thing and so is the amount of ethanol states allow distributors to blend in.

 

[ALVA DUDE]

Quality of fuel varies by station and state. Use whatever grade fuel you want the mfgr. recommends, just get it from a reputable supplier. Yes, winter and summer blend is a real thing and so is the amount of ethanol states allow distributors to blend in.

right on, thank you!! im an avid coscto bubba!

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