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.