Gas question

[Big Smitty]

The manual on my new (2019 Raptor) says it’s set up for 87 octane. Seems to me it should have premium any suggestions?

 

[mattyz99]

It’s auto adjusting, it will adjust timing etc for the octane, you can run 87 but you’ll get a little more out of it if you put in premium

 

[Terry]

It takes 91 or higher octane to get the advertised 450 HP at the crank. My guess is that you'll lose 40 to 50 HP on 87 octane. I wouldn't quibble over $0.30 /gallon difference in price with a truck like this.

 

[mattyz99]

It takes 91 or higher octane to get the advertised 450 HP at the crank. My guess is that you'll lose 40 to 50 HP on 87 octane. I wouldn't quibble over $0.30 /gallon difference in price with a truck like this.

Agreed

 

[MORaptor]

It takes 91 or higher octane to get the advertised 450 HP at the crank. My guess is that you'll lose 40 to 50 HP on 87 octane. I wouldn't quibble over $0.30 /gallon difference in price with a truck like this.

As Terry noted, performance is better with 93 octane... your gas mileage is better too! I M not sure why anyone would spend Raptor money for a truck, then skimp on the gas. It is a great truck get out and enjoy it.

 

[VolksDragon]

Mine had a tank of 87 when I picked it up from the dealer, and the performance difference after I filled it up with 91 was very noticeable.

The extra few bucks a tank is totally worth it, I want this heavy bitch to hustle.

 

[ChaseH]

run the best gas you can, you will notice a big difference between 87 and 93..

 

[MFNG]

run the best gas you can, you will notice a big difference between 87 and 93..

And 100% gas vs ethanol blend.

 

[katchup]

I ran 87 one time, did a slight 1-3 pull getting on the freeway and my motor PING'd! Almost crapped my pants, thought I blew my motor. Never doing 87 again.

 

[David Godbee]

Run 93 no ethanol and she’ll make you happy. Lots more UMf in her step plus about 2 more mpg in city.