Fuel Additives
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Fuel Additives
Hi all I am getting ready to make a 1400 mile trip with my 1986 F 250 4x4 it has the 460 (7.5)engine with a 6 man slide in camper and towing my 1995 ranger. I am leaving denver co going to washington state my question is are any of the fuel additives worth buying? I was thinking the octane booster may be cheaper than filling up with premium gas. All ideas welcome. and thank you in advance 
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you see lots of huge promises, but in reality, pump gas is pretty good and has all the necessary additives already in it. just buy quality gas, not arco, 7-11, or "henry's no-name food store" gas, and you'll be fine
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Has your truck been rejetted for high altitude(Colorado)? If so, it may need some carb work to get it runnng right if you are going to use it at a lower altitude.
You should not need any fuel additives. They do work, but I have only used them when I have gotten a tank of lousy gas.
You should not need any fuel additives. They do work, but I have only used them when I have gotten a tank of lousy gas.
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Thanks all for your input guess i was just trying to get better than 8 mpg anyway i could. Ill just stick with a top brand name gas. the carb prolly wasnt jetted for high altitude as i bought it rebuilt on line out of texas a holly 4 barrel. so even with the big 460 i dont need premium regular unleaded will be fine?
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