Author: voisj
Subject: What kind of vehicle do you tow your Rpod with?
Posted: 14 Apr 2017 at 12:55pm
Subject: What kind of vehicle do you tow your Rpod with?
Posted: 14 Apr 2017 at 12:55pm
Originally posted by StephenH
For the 3.5L Ecoboost, does your owner's manual specify regular or premium while towing? Our 2L Ecoboost Escape specified Premium for towing and best performance while not towing, but regular ok for daily use while not towing. Edit: From my searching, I found that while you can run regular, Ford recommends premium for situations where the engine is being stressed. Towing is one of those situations, so premium is recommended. Given that you are nowhere near the towing capacity of an F150 3.5L Ecoboost, you are probably just fine using regular. The 2L Ecoboost of the Escape, OTOH, was definitely pushing the limit and premium was definitely needed. |
I tow with the 3.5 ecoboost I have only use regular while towing the pod. I used premium once with the pod and noticed no difference. I have used premium once while towing a 9000 lb boat and trailer over the Sierras from Reno to San Luis Obispo. The 150 forums I'm on suggest premium while towing anything over 5000lbs in the hills, (stressed).