93 Octane?

[RobertE]

We don’t tow a lot, maybe once a month. The longest trip so far was 450 miles.

My tow vehicle is a 2023 3.5 Ecoboost. I’m learning the turbos are the weak point in an Ecoboost, but really any turbocharged engine. It does a fantastic job towing our little RV.

Looking into considerations for towing, I’ve learned a few things:

1. The importance of oil in turbos. Ignore Fords 10,000 interval and will do every 5000. Use a high quality oil and filter. Plan to use Mobil 1 for trucks and SUVS. PPE filter.

2. Oil catch can.

3. Intercooler. This is the one I’m questioning, mainly b.c it’s not a cheap item, and I can’t figure out if it’s for performance or to save the turbos.

I’ve read about running 93 octane, and I’ve done it once, but did not notice any difference in performance or gas mileage.

Opinions or experience welcome.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

We don’t tow a lot, maybe once a month. The longest trip so far was 450 miles.

My tow vehicle is a 2023 3.5 Ecoboost. I’m learning the turbos are the weak point in an Ecoboost, but really any turbocharged engine. It does a fantastic job towing our little RV.

Looking into considerations for towing, I’ve learned a few things:

1. The importance of oil in turbos. Ignore Fords 10,000 interval and will do every 5000. Use a high quality oil and filter. Plan to use Mobil 1 for trucks and SUVS. PPE filter.

2. Oil catch can.

3. Intercooler. This is the one I’m questioning, mainly b.c it’s not a cheap item, and I can’t figure out if it’s for performance or to save the turbos.

I’ve read about running 93 octane, and I’ve done it once, but did not notice any difference in performance or gas mileage.

Opinions or experience welcome.

You might want to consider only using TOP TEAR gasoline. It contains additives crucial to the performance of your type of engine. A good source for Inexpensive top tear is sold by Costco for one.

 

[RobertE]

You might want to consider only using TOP TEAR gasoline. It contains additives crucial to the performance of your type of engine. A good source for Inexpensive top tear is sold by Costco for one.

Thats not practical there’s no Cosco near me and when you’re on the road …..?

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Thats not practical there’s no Cosco near me and when you’re on the road …..?

I'm sorry. I guess I didn't make my self very clear. I only used Costco as a relatively inexpensive source. They aren't the only folks that sell top tear. If you do a quick google of the stations near where you need to fill. I'm sure you will find a source. Places like Loves DO NOT. How to find Top Tear? Fuel Stations - TOP TIER™.