Which Fuel Grade do you use in your Ranger Raptor?

[YukonRanger]

It is already added as the last option in the survey choices

If you are referring to the YouTube channel I dont run it or it do that testing

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[1996-to-2025]

You need to add 85 for us high altitude people.

I run 85 in all my naturally aspirated vehicles with no issues, but AFAIK 85 should not be used in forced induction engines. I fuel up at Costco and end up using 91 because they only offer 85 and 91 here.

 

[jordantii]

I know others have their reasons but my reason for running 91 on my stock/non-tuned RR is because the folks at Ford recommend it (See Pg. 174 of the '25 RR owner's manual)

Good to know and you are correct!

 

[Khamsin]

91, always Top Tier since the first non dealer fill tank. Also live at 7k feet so 93 just doesn’t happen here.

 

[Rabbit9]

I'm stuck like most people with 91+ only on the westcoast. I've also added the sticker on the fuel door for 91+ only. https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-fuel-label-fu5z9a095c

That being said, I know it's also controversial, but if you talk to most turbo ecoboost tuners, ethanol gas is preferred. No need to avoid it even in stock form, ethanol free will perform worse across the board. Same story for my 2.3 ecoboost RS.

Yeah, I’m kinda jealous of the folks out west because they can get E85 at the pump. We used to be able to get 110 at the pump, but now the best I can find is 93, so that’s what I run. I have tried using an octane booster, and that REALLY livens things up, but I can’t justify the cost of running it all the time.

 

[ToraRaptor]

Waiting on delivery of a Ranger Raptor in Carbonized Grey. WIll do the Ford Performance Tune and I generally use Shell 93 or Chevron 94. Old testing but I used to work at a shop with an AWD Dyno (in Canada) and we tested a number of fuels on the same car (Subaru WRX with a HF Catted Downpipe and Custom ECU tune. While testing wasn't perfect (different days slight temp changes etc) but overall and with all the dyno-ing we had done we were able to get the best results with Chevron 94. Shell 93 was a close second (I have also heard it is the top fuel now for Canada).

 

[YukonRanger]

Waiting on delivery of a Ranger Raptor in Carbonized Grey. WIll do the Ford Performance Tune and I generally use Shell 93 or Chevron 94. Old testing but I used to work at a shop with an AWD Dyno (in Canada) and we tested a number of fuels on the same car (Subaru WRX with a HF Catted Downpipe and Custom ECU tune. While testing wasn't perfect (different days slight temp changes etc) but overall and with all the dyno-ing we had done we were able to get the best results with Chevron 94. Shell 93 was a close second (I have also heard it is the top fuel now for Canada).

All i can get up here is petrocan 94, any testing on this fuel?

 

[ToraRaptor]

All i can get up here is petrocan 94, any testing on this fuel?

Hey Yukon, these Dyno tests (20 years ago in Squamish). We did test Petro Can but I don't remember the specific (or how close the results were). With our Customs tunes we would always recommend (and tune for) Chev 94 then Shell 93 and the other 94 availabilities after that (I think Husky and Petrocan at the time). Ethanol amounts have changed since then so not saying this is currently accurate but locally Chev 94 and Shell 93 are what all the tuners I've spoken to use/recommend. If 94 Petro is the best available up your way I would think you'd be fine on the Ecoboost.

(side note) - I paddled the Yukon from Whitehorse around the same time as the above tests/job with my two younger brothers and had an amazing time (ended up in Dawson City). Some amazing country up there.

 

[adrouin64]

I run 93 MOST of the time as I find performance and MPG are both a bitter better compared to 87. But if I’m feeling cheap one week or I have no plans to drive hard I’ve had no issues filling up with 87

 

[Medic 6]

Drove the through the Yukon Territory and ALCAN highway to Alaska when I got stationed in Fairbanks.

 

[YukonRanger]

Hey Yukon, these Dyno tests (20 years ago in Squamish). We did test Petro Can but I don't remember the specific (or how close the results were). With our Customs tunes we would always recommend (and tune for) Chev 94 then Shell 93 and the other 94 availabilities after that (I think Husky and Petrocan at the time). Ethanol amounts have changed since then so not saying this is currently accurate but locally Chev 94 and Shell 93 are what all the tuners I've spoken to use/recommend. If 94 Petro is the best available up your way I would think you'd be fine on the Ecoboost.

(side note) - I paddled the Yukon from Whitehorse around the same time as the above tests/job with my two younger brothers and had an amazing time (ended up in Dawson City). Some amazing country up there.

Thanks for the info brother...yeah I love the north...ill never leave

Petro 94 it is

Drove the through the Yukon Territory and ALCAN highway to Alaska when I got stationed in Fairbanks.

Right on brother, that musta been quite a few years back...they changed the name from alcan highway quite some time ago. Fairbanks is beautiful!

 

[OxygenMask]

Thanks for the info brother...yeah I love the north...ill never leave

Petro 94 it is




Right on brother, that musta been quite a few years back...they changed the name from alcan highway quite some time ago. Fairbanks is beautiful!

Drove the Alcan twice, first was 1961 going north (ok I didn't drive, my father did, I was a toddler), broke a leaf spring on the car and fixed it with a piece of lumber (54 Buick) and 2nd was 1989 heading south (again with my father but we both drove.) My wife was born in AK, we intend taking a vacation up there again soon. Before we get too old....

 

[Medic 6]

It was 94 and drove out with the family in 98.

Thanks for the info brother...yeah I love the north...ill never leave

Petro 94 it is




Right on brother, that musta been quite a few years back...they changed the name from alcan highway quite some time ago. Fairbanks is beautiful!

It was 94 and drove out with the family in 98.

 

[schwartzki]

Just got back from trip across the SW towing my camper ~5800 miles. I had run premium 93 until this trip. Ran 87/88 for the entire trip towing, except when crossing the Rockies on I70 and aside from a bit on the top end no noticeable power difference towing my trailer. The truck adapts to different octane levels very well and is a fantastic towing rig. Biggest thing is the seats are all day comfy.

 

[DanielRayJ]

As far as I know ALL Motor Fuels meet minimum API Standards. Now depending on the brand additive packages are definitely unique but alike also. And if you live in a Big City Area the blends are referred to as “boutique”. And also there are changes to the mixture for Seasonal Changes. Most people have no idea how many separate characteristics of fuel is blended together. I know there are dozens of variations and different combinations of things that are blended into a gallon/liter of fuel.

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