2011 Explorer Gas Octane?

majicmic · 05-19-2011, 03:00 PM

What octane gas level should I use with my 2011 Explorer?

*peterk9* · 05-19-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by majicmic

What octane gas level should I use with my 2011 Explorer?

Regular grade 87 octane. Welcome aboard.

JohnnyDop · 09-14-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by peterk9

Regular grade 87 octane. Welcome aboard.

Will using anything higher help or hurt the vehicle?

donm527 · 09-14-2011, 02:05 PM

from what i gather it wont help. shouldnt hurt.

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Originally Posted by JohnnyDop

Will using anything higher help or hurt the vehicle?

JohnnyDop · 09-14-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by donm527

from what i gather it wont help. shouldnt hurt.

Good to hear. It'll be nice to save money buying 87 vs 93 and to have better MPGs.

*peterk9* · 09-14-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyDop

Will using anything higher help or hurt the vehicle?

It would just be a waste of $$. I think we are paying enough as it is. I think today it about $5.75 an Imperial gallon here for regular.

majicmic · 09-14-2011, 09:13 PM

Its currently $4.16 a gallon in Hawaii,

whats your current town and price out there?

Spengracin · 09-15-2011, 12:31 AM

87 will work for the x. Cost average in N. Calif, around 3.71

K1200rsport · 09-15-2011, 06:30 AM

87 octane $3.17 in SC

sgparnes · 09-15-2011, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Spengracin

87 will work for the x. Cost average in N. Calif, around 3.71

$3.49 regular at local Exxon station last night, north Atlanta suburb.

jjs461 · 09-15-2011, 07:41 AM

I noticed in parts of Western states in octane regular was 85.5 or 86 I went with the midgrade 88 with no ill effects, I didn't want to chance anything below 87 octane. The Hess stattion around the corner from me in Philadelphia is $3.56 per gallion for regular 87

2nd X · 09-15-2011, 07:55 AM

San Antonio Texas is at $3.44 also if you use the middle grade it is cheaper if you mix yourself, no refiner produces the middle grade it is mixed at the pump usually more unleaded than super (60/40).

05-19-2011, 03:00 PM	#1
majicmic Wannabe Elite Explorer Honolulu, HI 2011 Explorer Limited Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	2011 Explorer Gas Octane? What octane gas level should I use with my 2011 Explorer?

09-15-2011, 12:31 AM	#8
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	87 will work for the x. Cost average in N. Calif, around 3.71 __________________ 2012 Limited EX. Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, pecan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, Aries Stainlees Nerf bars, upgraded LED interior lighting.

09-15-2011, 06:30 AM	#9
K1200rsport Wannabe Elite Explorer Greenville, SC 2011 Ford Explorer Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 168 Vehicle Specs	87 octane $3.17 in SC __________________ Thanks K1200rsport

09-14-2011, 09:13 PM	#7
majicmic Wannabe Elite Explorer Honolulu, HI 2011 Explorer Limited Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Its currently $4.16 a gallon in Hawaii, whats your current town and price out there?

09-15-2011, 07:41 AM	#11
jjs461 Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia, PA 2011 Limited Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 48 Vehicle Specs	I noticed in parts of Western states in octane regular was 85.5 or 86 I went with the midgrade 88 with no ill effects, I didn't want to chance anything below 87 octane. The Hess stattion around the corner from me in Philadelphia is $3.56 per gallion for regular 87

09-15-2011, 07:55 AM	#12
2nd X Wannabe Elite Explorer San Antonio Texas 2011 Limited 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 21 Vehicle Specs	San Antonio Texas is at $3.44 also if you use the middle grade it is cheaper if you mix yourself, no refiner produces the middle grade it is mixed at the pump usually more unleaded than super (60/40).