2.0 gen 1? ecoboost info

[russell072009]

I just purchased this car and have been reading about some of the issues these cars have with the intake valves. I plan on installing an oil catch can and sending seafoam through the manifold at each oil change. Are there any other steps or other issues I can head off with this engine that I do not know about yet? I currently have about 32K miles on it.

[eGuru]

The catch can may be helpful but spraying any product into the air induction system of a turbo charged engine is a particularly bad idea due to the potential to damage the turbo's bearings. 

Avoid the Seafoam and similar products. Using top tear gasolines with minimal ethanol content will be the best preventative measure to take.

[bbf2530]

8 hours ago, russell072009 said:

I just purchased this car and have been reading about some of the issues these cars have with the intake valves. I plan on installing an oil catch can and sending seafoam through the manifold at each oil change. Are there any other steps or other issues I can head off with this engine that I do not know about yet? I currently have about 32K miles on it.

 

Hi and welcome to the Ford Fusion Forum.  A second to what eGuru stated about SeaFoam and other similar products. Do not use them in an EcoBoost/turbocharged engine. Ford specifically states not to use induction system type cleaners (SeaFoam etc). on EcoBoost and turbocharged engines. They can/will damage the turbos.

 

You can find information verifying this with a search of this forum or even an Internet search, such as this one made by a Ford Tech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ynGWxzJHjA

 

Good luck.

Edited September 17, 2019 by bbf2530

[russell072009]

Ah, I didn't even think about the exhaust side of the turbo. Thanks for the information.

[russell072009]

Running seafoam through the fuel should be fine correct?

 

I'll stick to the catch can and I guess I'll switch to high test fuel.

 

I'm new to the whole turbo scene. I've never had one before. I'm assuming the PCV system is not circulating while under boost. The only PCV valves I've changed over the years had one way valves in them I believe. Is the ecoboost set up the same way? The catch can I ordered didn't say anything specific about boosted applications.

 

https://www.jlttruecoldair.com/jlt-3-0-oil-separator-for-2013-18-fusion-2-0l-ecoboost-passenger-side/

 

[bbf2530]

36 minutes ago, russell072009 said:

Running seafoam through the fuel should be fine correct?

 

I'll stick to the catch can and I guess I'll switch to high test fuel.

 

I'm new to the whole turbo scene. I've never had one before. I'm assuming the PCV system is not circulating while under boost. The only PCV valves I've changed over the years had one way valves in them I believe. Is the ecoboost set up the same way? The catch can I ordered didn't say anything specific about boosted applications.

 

https://www.jlttruecoldair.com/jlt-3-0-oil-separator-for-2013-18-fusion-2-0l-ecoboost-passenger-side/

 

 

I periodically use Techron fuel injector/fuel system cleaner in my cars. About once every 6-8 months. Not making a judgement of SeaFoam, just mentioning what was recommended to me by Ford techs.

 

Good luck.

[eGuru]

10 hours ago, russell072009 said:

Running seafoam through the fuel should be fine correct?

 

I'll stick to the catch can and I guess I'll switch to high test fuel.

 

I'm new to the whole turbo scene. I've never had one before. I'm assuming the PCV system is not circulating while under boost. The only PCV valves I've changed over the years had one way valves in them I believe. Is the ecoboost set up the same way? The catch can I ordered didn't say anything specific about boosted applications.

 

https://www.jlttruecoldair.com/jlt-3-0-oil-separator-for-2013-18-fusion-2-0l-ecoboost-passenger-side/

 

 

You don't need to use high octane fuel. "TOP TIER" is a certification standard that certifies that the gasoline contains an approved additive package.

Only use premium fuel if it is specified as a requirement by Ford for your particular vehicle.

[bangster]

I always try to use Top Tier fuel as it is a consistent additive pack, and it so happens that Costco, which is the cheapest, but not not always quickest or most accessibly place, carries it.

 

You shouldn't need to run higher than 87 octane. Ford recommends higher octane for EcoBoost powered cars in specific situations. There seem to be as many reasons and examples as there are years with the EcoBoost engine, so randomly picked 2016 as you only mention gen 1 2.0 (pre twin scroll turbo I guess):

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We recommend regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. Some fuel stations offer fuels posted as regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. We do not recommend fuels with an octane rating below 87.

 

For vehicles with EcoBoost engines, to provide improved performance, we recommend premium fuel for severe duty usage such as trailer tow.
 

 

 

But since fuel never touches the back of the valves or intake tract, I don't know what good any of it would do.

Edited September 18, 2019 by bangster