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Gas.
What do you all find to be the best 87 octane gas around here? I'm running BP but I get slight pinging undel load in OD, at around 1500RPM.
Where I used to live I used Chevron and never had a problem with any of my cars.
I figure gas quality is a regional thing, right?
89 octane fixes the problem but I'd like to save some $.
My story: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/616367-octane.html
Where I used to live I used Chevron and never had a problem with any of my cars.
I figure gas quality is a regional thing, right?
89 octane fixes the problem but I'd like to save some $.
My story: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/616367-octane.html
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Doesn't that octane boost stuff raise the octane only .1?
I'll gladly pay $3 (?) each tankful if it turns 87 into 93. (I suspect I can get by with 89 though.)
I read that too much octane can cause carbon buildup and make things worse, so I'm not sure what to do yet. I'm thinking colder plugs right now in that other thread.
I'll gladly pay $3 (?) each tankful if it turns 87 into 93. (I suspect I can get by with 89 though.)
I read that too much octane can cause carbon buildup and make things worse, so I'm not sure what to do yet. I'm thinking colder plugs right now in that other thread.
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I run Shell plus in mine.If you are worried about carbon build up Shell has a additive in their gas to help prevent it.Your truck is heavier than mine so the 89 will help it.
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outlaw raises the octane about 5 or 6 #s. the higher the octane the better and more efficient the engine will run. most octane boosters also have an injector cleaning agent in them. the only bad thing is you MUST use the booster that is cat safe. you will probably pickup abou 2 or 3 mpg with this stuff also "if you drive like an adult"
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The ping is barely noticible and not very frequent. If I turn the radio up I can't hear it at all.
I'll check out that cat-safe octane boost. I don't have any cats, but I'd hate for a stray to get sick. (Just kidding!)
Do they sell bulk octane boost or only in one-use bottles?
What exact brand is the boost you use, or is it an AutoZone house brand?
The auto parts store closest to me is Advance Auto on Durant.
I'll check out that cat-safe octane boost. I don't have any cats, but I'd hate for a stray to get sick. (Just kidding!)
Do they sell bulk octane boost or only in one-use bottles?
What exact brand is the boost you use, or is it an AutoZone house brand?
The auto parts store closest to me is Advance Auto on Durant.
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Take it in to the Dealer like Ashley said that way it falls under warranty and you have a record of it
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well i know that the higher the octane the more carbon is build up in the engine. i found that out on research on a sho i redone when ford said only use 93 oct, in the cars and when i torn the motor down with less then 70,000 miles it was so carbon up it was not even funny, so doing some checking i found out the high test fuels carbon engines up fast then loe test, so i just set my timing to run low grade fuel, but with reg engines no high output motors the factory sets the timing to run on mid grade fuel 89 i think it is
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john, were the 80's set to run 89 also? back then when it was like 80 cents a gallon you could afford 89 or 93 even ... i put 83 because i'm a poor public servant and county employee lol 
just wondering... i used some carb cleaner and octane booster last FULL tank lol
just wondering... i used some carb cleaner and octane booster last FULL tank lol
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Originally Posted by CaptGuz
john, were the 80's set to run 89 also? back then when it was like 80 cents a gallon you could afford 89 or 93 even ... i put 83 because i'm a poor public servant and county employee lol
just wondering... i used some carb cleaner and octane booster last FULL tank lol
just wondering... i used some carb cleaner and octane booster last FULL tank lol