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Asked on January 6, 2006

2000 Navigator Fuel Octane

I would like to run regular unleaded in my recently purchased 2000 Navigator. I have a 1998 Navigator which I've ran 87 octane in since I've owned it with no problems so far. I know the 2000 has a higher horsepower rating and was concerned about any engine damage I might incur from running a lower octane gas than what is recommended by the manufacturer. I believe the 2000 still has a knock sensor and engine computer management to handle the octane situation, but want to be sure before changing over.
Avatar Asked by smsgt178

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Replied on January 6, 2006

all modern vehicles are designed for 87

Tiny Answered by smokinfloyd4.3
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Replied on February 11, 2006

Not necessarily the case. My '97 Mark VIII ran well ONLY on 92 octane or higher which was [u:af821e28d0]recommended[/u:af821e28d0] in the owner's manual. It wouldn't run right if I used 87 or 89 octane. And a '95 Continental I owned was premium fuel ONLY (not just recommended, but [u:af821e28d0]required[/u:af821e28d0]!).

I've been thinking about running 89 octane in my '98 5.4L Expedition...haven't decided yet.

Tiny Answered by rjt1210
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