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Fuel Preferences, Additives Too

AndysRig0429

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2002 Ford Explorer XLT
What kind of fuel do you use in your rig? After Hurricane Sandy hit NY, I was forced to use Premium 92 Octane Gas for a few weeks because that was all that was available to me. I noticed NO difference in performance and mileage during that time. My truck seems to run well on BP 87 Octane. Does anyone have any preferences? I have a Flex Fuel vehicle, any thoughts about the Flex Fuel? Additives? I filled up once using a full tank of Ethanol and my check Engine light came on. I cleared it and it has been fine ever since. (I do not fill up with Ethanol anymore)
 






Where in Suffolk do you live? I live in Kings Park.

Our trucks are programed to run off of 87 octane. Anything higher than that will give no benefit without a tune. I hear people with a tune say it makes a difference. I do not like ethanol at all, less mileage for less money and more possibility of harm to the vehicle. I'd pay a little more for 87 any day.
 






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