Whats the gas prices in your area??

if its stock then yes...if you have advanced timing or different heads then different octanes are needed

I thought our manuals asked for 89 octane from the factory. :shrug:

BTW - gas just dropped in price here. NOW we are down to 3.17 for 87 - I'm filling the Focus up today. Cause tomorrow is the start of the holiday w/e and I'm sure it'll climb higher, yet again.