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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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what fuel type
what kind of fuel (premium, super unleaded, or regular unleaded) you guys use in your aviators
 
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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You should use whatever Ford recommends. The car is tuned for a particular type of gas.

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The Aviator calls for Premium Unleaded. (91 or higher octane).

It will run on lower octane, but may ping and perform poorly... highly not recommended.
 
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