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chevyguy_72 · 07-18-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by woolfman72

hmm we got unstickied!?!

Think all the groups did... Weird...

steeleshark2 · 07-18-2011, 08:05 PM

All the groups are under the one Sticky now.

'10LS · 07-18-2011, 08:23 PM

ok so I have a question for everyone, I have had my car at the dealership more than a few times. I had the #5 injector go out, dumped so much fuel in the engine that they had to replace the injector, spark plug, oil, all O2 sensors and the catalytic converter. Since then I have had issues with it runnning, I get a surge that happens between 1500 and 2000 rpm but no codes. I took it to the dealership to have them look into and they "couldn't duplicate" the problem so I drove it for about a month longer with it still having this problem. Took it back last monday and the mechanic rode along with me and he saw the problem. Told me on wednesday that there was a misfire in the #5 cylinder, funny how its the same cylinder, today they call me and tell me that they didn't replace anything. "The problem is that I buy my gas from racetrack and the additives are causing the #5 cylinder misfire." They want me to get my gas from Gate instead because that will fix the #5 cylinder misfire. Now to me, if it was the gas I was using I would get a misfire in more than just the #5 cylinder. Am I wrong in assuming this?????

James

Lycanine · 07-18-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by '10LS

ok so I have a question for everyone, I have had my car at the dealership more than a few times. I had the #5 injector go out, dumped so much fuel in the engine that they had to replace the injector, spark plug, oil, all O2 sensors and the catalytic converter. Since then I have had issues with it runnning, I get a surge that happens between 1500 and 2000 rpm but no codes. I took it to the dealership to have them look into and they "couldn't duplicate" the problem so I drove it for about a month longer with it still having this problem. Took it back last monday and the mechanic rode along with me and he saw the problem. Told me on wednesday that there was a misfire in the #5 cylinder, funny how its the same cylinder, today they call me and tell me that they didn't replace anything. "The problem is that I buy my gas from racetrack and the additives are causing the #5 cylinder misfire." They want me to get my gas from Gate instead because that will fix the #5 cylinder misfire. Now to me, if it was the gas I was using I would get a misfire in more than just the #5 cylinder. Am I wrong in assuming this?????

James

Hey James, I've been doing PDIs this summer at that dealership and seen your car in a few times...I've been trying to catch you so I could tell you about our website but I'm glad you already found it...I'll talk to that mechanic tomorrow and see if there's anything more to the story. I found it weird that your car was in for so long to begin with...
Hope you get some real answers soon
-Jared

'10LS · 07-18-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lycanine

Hey James, I've been doing PDIs this summer at that dealership and seen your car in a few times...I've been trying to catch you so I could tell you about our website but I'm glad you already found it...I'll talk to that mechanic tomorrow and see if there's anything more to the story. I found it weird that your car was in for so long to begin with...
Hope you get some real answers soon
-Jared

Thanks, all I have to go off of is what the service guy is telling me. It just doesn't make sense to me as to why they are saying that the fuel would only cause one injector to misfire. Its been very frustrating to say the least

Lycanine · 07-18-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by '10LS

Thanks, all I have to go off of is what the service guy is telling me. It just doesn't make sense to me as to why they are saying that the fuel would only cause one injector to misfire. Its been very frustrating to say the least

I completely understand, I'll PM you tomorrow with an update

SURPRYZ · 07-18-2011, 09:15 PM

Have you tried fueling up at another another gas station to debunk this theory?

On a side note: RaceTrac gas? Really?

steeleshark2 · 07-18-2011, 09:15 PM

Tell them you got gas somewhere else and still have the problem. But you would have a misfire on other cylinders if it was the gas. Maybe check the gap of the spark plug to make sure it is correct. Also, unplug the battery for 10 min. It might help.

'10LS · 07-18-2011, 09:39 PM

I am getting my car back tomorrow, they drained the tank and put gate gas in. I was told to drive it for a week and then come back to see if the problem went away. I get gas from the racetrack on 17 in O.P. mainly because they usually have the best prices and its conveniently on my way to work. I have never had a problem with any of my other vehicles that I fill up there and I never had a problem with my camaro until after the #5 injector went out about 3 months ago.

chevyguy_72 · 07-18-2011, 10:30 PM

I know Shell is usually a little more but if you figure the difference its a couple bucks a tank... There are lots of studies that show Shell, BP other top tier gasolines are better for your car... Might be worth a try...
http://www.toptiergas.com/
Several other threads around about fuel too...

Addiction · 07-19-2011, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyguy_72

I know Shell is usually a little more but if you figure the difference its a couple bucks a tank... There are lots of studies that show Shell, BP other top tier gasolines are better for your car... Might be worth a try...
http://www.toptiergas.com/
Several other threads around about fuel too...

I get gas all different places but gate seems to wake the car up a little.

chevyguy_72 · 07-19-2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Sick SS

I get gas all different places but gate seems to wake the car up a little.

Interesting... Always thought mine felt more sluggish with Gate Gas...

jhart711 · 07-19-2011, 09:05 AM

I'm sorry but you need another dealership to work on your car. I buy gas where I need it and have used racetrack gas with no problems. if it was a randem miss fire I mite say yeas but the same you have another problem

*GTAHVIT* · 07-19-2011, 10:45 AM

Nope, doesn't sound right to me.

I'd say go to another dealer. I'd been using Coggin with zero luck. and finally switched to Jerry Hamm.

They have a camaro/corvette Tech there named Mike. He's pretty good.

Hopefully you haven't been going there already. If we need to we can try and get customer service involved.

07-18-2011, 08:05 PM	#3754
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	All the groups are under the one Sticky now. __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

07-18-2011, 08:23 PM	#3755
'10LS Drives: Rally Yellow 1LT with white stripes Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jax, FL Posts: 19 View My Garage	misfire issue ok so I have a question for everyone, I have had my car at the dealership more than a few times. I had the #5 injector go out, dumped so much fuel in the engine that they had to replace the injector, spark plug, oil, all O2 sensors and the catalytic converter. Since then I have had issues with it runnning, I get a surge that happens between 1500 and 2000 rpm but no codes. I took it to the dealership to have them look into and they "couldn't duplicate" the problem so I drove it for about a month longer with it still having this problem. Took it back last monday and the mechanic rode along with me and he saw the problem. Told me on wednesday that there was a misfire in the #5 cylinder, funny how its the same cylinder, today they call me and tell me that they didn't replace anything. "The problem is that I buy my gas from racetrack and the additives are causing the #5 cylinder misfire." They want me to get my gas from Gate instead because that will fix the #5 cylinder misfire. Now to me, if it was the gas I was using I would get a misfire in more than just the #5 cylinder. Am I wrong in assuming this????? James

07-18-2011, 09:15 PM	#3759
SURPRYZ Drives: 2000 SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 185	Have you tried fueling up at another another gas station to debunk this theory? On a side note: RaceTrac gas? Really? __________________ 2000 Camaro SS www.rivercityperformance.com Follow River City Performance on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RiverCityPerformance

07-18-2011, 09:15 PM	#3760
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	Tell them you got gas somewhere else and still have the problem. But you would have a misfire on other cylinders if it was the gas. Maybe check the gap of the spark plug to make sure it is correct. Also, unplug the battery for 10 min. It might help. __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

07-18-2011, 10:30 PM	#3762
chevyguy_72 EVIL SS Drives: SIM '11 2SS/RS and '13 BD Avalanche Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: JAX, FL Posts: 418	I know Shell is usually a little more but if you figure the difference its a couple bucks a tank... There are lots of studies that show Shell, BP other top tier gasolines are better for your car... Might be worth a try... http://www.toptiergas.com/ Several other threads around about fuel too... __________________

07-18-2011, 09:39 PM	#3761
'10LS Drives: Rally Yellow 1LT with white stripes Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jax, FL Posts: 19 View My Garage	I am getting my car back tomorrow, they drained the tank and put gate gas in. I was told to drive it for a week and then come back to see if the problem went away. I get gas from the racetrack on 17 in O.P. mainly because they usually have the best prices and its conveniently on my way to work. I have never had a problem with any of my other vehicles that I fill up there and I never had a problem with my camaro until after the #5 injector went out about 3 months ago.

07-19-2011, 09:05 AM	#3765
jhart711 Drives: 2010 yellow 2 SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: jacksonville fl Posts: 241	I'm sorry but you need another dealership to work on your car. I buy gas where I need it and have used racetrack gas with no problems. if it was a randem miss fire I mite say yeas but the same you have another problem

07-19-2011, 10:45 AM	#3766
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Nope, doesn't sound right to me. I'd say go to another dealer. I'd been using Coggin with zero luck. and finally switched to Jerry Hamm. They have a camaro/corvette Tech there named Mike. He's pretty good. Hopefully you haven't been going there already. If we need to we can try and get customer service involved. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

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