Do the 2.0 Turbos require premium gas?

[NotSoOldGrandDad]

I’m reading this elsewhere, how accurate is this advice?

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[tecnic1]

I'm pretty sure the manual states 87 octane minimum.

I live in Colorado, where 87 is mid grade, and 91 at Costco is less than 87 everywhere else, so I run 91.

So the short answer is "maybe".

 

[mjaga]

My 2021 says premium. I get pinging if I use 87 and sometimes with 89.

 

[GMONEY]

Is not required however is recommended if driving under high load or high heat conditions.

I run premium in mine but I also have less than 7k miles in 10 months.

 

[chevymitchell]

I’m reading this elsewhere, how accurate is this advice?

Read the addendum applicable to the 2.0t.

Premium is not required.

 

[runklda]

I run 93 in mine, I get 20-21mpg so I keep doing it lol

 

[alphawolff]

I’m reading this elsewhere, how accurate is this advice?

For the love of all that is jeep, yes, put premium in your 2.0l.

 

[west tex]

While premium isn't required, I burn it exclusively. Paid a lot for my Wrangler and it just doesn't make sense to me to get concerned about nickel and dime issues. Heck, I hesitate to fill up at any place that isn't listed as Top Tier.

https://www.toptiergas.com/gasoline-brands/

 

[NWJeepr]

No, it is not required per the manual but the engine can and will make use of premium fuel. I run exclusively 91 octane because I want full performance and want to avoid knock.

 

[KCSgtMaj]

Owners manual states premium fuel suggested, not required.

 

[Windshieldfarmer]

I normally run 89 top tier gasoline. If it’s hot or I’m doing highly speed driving I run 91 octane. I’ve run 87 a few time…seems a bit less peppy. I run 91 octane in the mountains/high elevation. I only have 36,000 miles on my 2020 JL…but it has always run great.

 

[Fgonzal2]

I run 91 octane exclusively on my 4xe. I live at high elevation in the desert, and it seems to perform at its best with premium.

 

[tk1700]

Not required. Recommended for optimal performance per the owners manual. My 2.0 hasn't seen anything but 85-87 octane for 37k miles. I live at 7000 ft and octane is reduced at altitude. I haven't heard it ping ever.

 

[guarnibl]

I’m running 87 hoping it’ll blow up so I can put a v8 in it.

 

[VKSheridan]

My 2.0 Turbo 4 banger runs on regular unleaded. No additives, no premium and no problems.

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