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08-02-2013, 09:46 AM
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Put wrong type of fuel, CEL is on
put the wrong type of fuel in my car now the check engine light is on what must i do?!
This is not a Troll post !! and the fuel i put on my LT was E85 Last edited by Dumbman12; 08-02-2013 at 01:53 PM. |
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08-02-2013, 09:48 AM
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What fuel did you put in?
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08-02-2013, 09:49 AM
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Did you put a lower octane in? I thought the V6 could use 87 without issue?
I would check the code, make sure its just a knocking code due to low octane, then perhaps consider picking up an octane booster to raise the octane level?
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08-02-2013, 09:51 AM
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The only fuel that would trigger the light is E85 or maybe E15. It won't run on that well at all. You're going to need to have that fuel removed from your tank, refill with correct fuel, then clear the codes.
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08-02-2013, 09:51 AM
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I been running 87 for over 2 years. No issues here. I am wonder what kind of gas the OP put in the tank to cause issues. Diesel??? 
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08-02-2013, 09:52 AM
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The only "wrong" fuel for an LT is E85 or diesel......
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08-02-2013, 09:52 AM
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Diesel?
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08-02-2013, 09:53 AM
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08-02-2013, 09:53 AM
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OP, We need more information if we are going to help you.
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08-02-2013, 10:02 AM
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08-02-2013, 10:03 AM
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Maybe OP just didn't get the gas cap tight. That can set off the check engine light.
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08-02-2013, 10:03 AM
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08-02-2013, 10:04 AM
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With no info from the OP we could speculate all day...
And probably will! 
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08-02-2013, 10:08 AM
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Good to know.
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