Had a 2017 Raptor I loved but had to trade because every time it rained, it smelled like mold, and I couldn’t find the source no matter how much I checked. So, I ended up with a '22 Wildtrak Bronco because of the inventory shortage.
Now I’m thinking about going back to a Raptor but wanted to ask about fuel. My old one was fine on 87 octane, but I’d add 91 for highway trips. The new '25 says 91 is required. Anyone using 87 or 89 without issues? Just wanted to get some real-world advice from folks here.
I always run 93. I’ve had a few turbo vehicles over the years (main one was a 550hp ‘90 300zx). My advice is to put the best fuel you can in these trucks. It helps avoid pre-detonation, which can mess up the engine, and I get better mileage and performance too. As someone else here said, if you’re worried about gas, maybe the Raptor isn’t the best pick.
The manual says 91 due to pre-ignition risks. Running on anything lower could harm the engine. If premium fuel isn’t affordable, the Raptor may not be the right choice.
Devi said:
The manual says 91 due to pre-ignition risks. Running on anything lower could harm the engine. If premium fuel isn’t affordable, the Raptor may not be the right choice.
Devi said:
The manual says 91 due to pre-ignition risks. Running on anything lower could harm the engine. If premium fuel isn’t affordable, the Raptor may not be the right choice.
Yeah, if you can’t afford premium, maybe pass on the Raptor. But you won’t damage it by using lower octane once in a while… it’s not like a Hellcat that needs premium.
