I've used 94 octane for the entire 8 months I've owned my X. Whether it helps or not, I can tell you my X flies! From an artice I read years ago, you will get better gas milage by using regular.
The emission controls are designed to retard the timing so that a certain degree of knock can be detected. Then the engine computer sets the timing to just eliminate most of it, allowing the engine to run as lean as possible. By using premium, this knock is retarded and the anti-knock sensor can't detect any knock. The computer will then go into a pre-programmed fall back mode and set the air-fuel mix to run rich to protect the engine. Something like that, it's been years ago in the now defunct Ford Magazine.
Anyway, your milage will suffer. Extra power for towing or hill climbs like Cosmos36 reported. But for daily use, stick with the lowest octane allowed on the fuel door sticker or owners manual. The timing as advanced as far as possible until knock occurs, then it's retarded slightly to eliminate the knock. Advanced timing yields more power and slightly better mpg. Premium allows the timing to be advanced further.
With regular the timing must be retarded and that reduces performance and mileage. In cars that don't have this algorithm using premium won't help because they don't advance the timing. I don't think it goes into any type of fail-safe mode though - it's designed to run normally on regular. Ah, the complexities of contemporary life. Second Head Room in Front Shoulder Room in Second Hip Room in Front Head Room in Second Leg Room in Wheelbase in Track Width, Rear in Height, Overall in Length, Overall in Track Width, Front in Fuel Economy Fuel Tank.
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx gal Performance Specs Engine. Engine Order Code 99R. Engine Type Regular Unleaded V Displacement 3. Final Drive Axle Ratio :1 3. First Gear Ratio :1 4. Sixth Gear Ratio :1 0. Trans Description Cont. Fourth Gear Ratio :1 1. Trans Order Code 44J. Second Gear Ratio :1 2. Reverse Ratio :1 2. Again NA. Fifth Gear Ratio :1 1. Trans Type 6. Even though the manual may recommend premium fuel, it can perform perfectly fine with regular gas, although you may see a slight increase in power when using premium.
Both engine options can provide ample performance when being powered by regular gas. The ATS has two engine options, including a 2. Both engines will perform well with regular gas, but if you opt for the turbocharged option, you will need to opt for premium fuel. The 4. It is powered by a 3. It contains a 3. The vehicle uses a combination of electric power and a 1. The MKX's pound-feet of torque beats them all. Unfortunately, you need to use 93 octane gasoline to get that output, a fact that Lincoln hides in a footnote on its spec sheet after saying in larger, more obvious type that less expensive 87 octane gasoline is the minimum required fuel.
Based on the power claims Ford makes or the same engine in the Edge, the obfuscation is unnecessary: The 2. On the bright side, regular gasoline won't damage the engine, and the EPA certified the 2. The combined figure matches of exceeds all the competitors but the MDX and X5. Using regular gasoline would make the MKX less expensive than them, too. With 93 octane fuel, the engine delivered fine acceleration. The MKX is a capable and comfortable highway cruiser.
The interior is very quiet, thanks to plenty of sound insulation and electronic nose cancellation. The adaptive drive system provides normal, comfort and sport settings for throttle, transmission, steering and suspension.
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