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Dumbman12 · 08-02-2013, 10:46 AM

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

Toms2010 · 08-02-2013, 10:48 AM

What fuel did you put in?

Swacer · 08-02-2013, 10:49 AM

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?

strych9 · 08-02-2013, 10:51 AM

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.

jewel25 · 08-02-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Swacer

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?

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???

jkchambless · 08-02-2013, 10:52 AM

The only "wrong" fuel for an LT is E85 or diesel......

87GNX · 08-02-2013, 10:52 AM

Diesel?

Swacer · 08-02-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jkchambless

The only "wrong" fuel for an LT is E85 or diesel......

If its diesel...damn...gonna be an expensive fix.

jewel25 · 08-02-2013, 10:53 AM

OP, We need more information if we are going to help you.

Swacer · 08-02-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordan23

The diesel nozzle is bigger isnt?

The smell and the foaming should have given that one away.

JR 1 · 08-02-2013, 11:03 AM

Maybe OP just didn't get the gas cap tight. That can set off the check engine light.

nak3dsnake · 08-02-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordan23

The diesel nozzle is bigger isnt?

Yeah, you cant actually fit a diesel nozzle in a gas receiver, it would spray everywhere. I'd say he accidentally put E85 or something in her. Been running 87 for 3 years.

JR 1 · 08-02-2013, 11:04 AM

With no info from the OP we could speculate all day...

And probably will!

jewel25 · 08-02-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nak3dsnake

Yeah, you cant actually fit a diesel nozzle in a gas receiver, it would spray everywhere. I'd say he accidentally put E85 or something in her. Been running 87 for 3 years.

Good to know.

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strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	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. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

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jkchambless Austin LT Drives: 1LT - Airaid,JBA Axleback,VMax PTB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 546	The only "wrong" fuel for an LT is E85 or diesel......

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87GNX Drives: Alot Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norcalifas Posts: 1,336	Diesel?

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JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,246	Maybe OP just didn't get the gas cap tight. That can set off the check engine light.

08-02-2013, 11:04 AM	#13
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,246	With no info from the OP we could speculate all day... And probably will!