My 2018 zl1 keeps loosing boost - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RyPG · 02-01-2023, 08:29 PM

so pretty much, i was getting a code for knock sensor and everytime i push the car to the limit the engine light comes on and i loose a lot of boost of the supercharger the code for knock sensor comes up but after the car been stopped for a few hours it goes away so i decided to replaced it but still everytime i drive using the full power of the car after few minutes it comes back again. i dont know what to do its so annoying when the power is reduced. what should i do?

p.s a performance mechanic changed it for me.

CamaroCracka · 02-01-2023, 09:33 PM

I would start by posting this in the Camaro6 forum, but knock sensor sensitivity could be set wrong or too much timing is really causing detonation.

silversleeper · 02-02-2023, 05:40 PM

could be low octane gas, even if you put it in yourself from xyz gas station, it could have low octane in their tanks.

02-01-2023, 08:29 PM	#1
RyPG Drives: 2018 camaro zl1 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Charleston,Zl1 Posts: 30	My 2018 zl1 keeps loosing boost so pretty much, i was getting a code for knock sensor and everytime i push the car to the limit the engine light comes on and i loose a lot of boost of the supercharger the code for knock sensor comes up but after the car been stopped for a few hours it goes away so i decided to replaced it but still everytime i drive using the full power of the car after few minutes it comes back again. i dont know what to do its so annoying when the power is reduced. what should i do? p.s a performance mechanic changed it for me.

02-01-2023, 09:33 PM	#2
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,036	I would start by posting this in the Camaro6 forum, but knock sensor sensitivity could be set wrong or too much timing is really causing detonation. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.

02-02-2023, 05:40 PM	#3
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,551	could be low octane gas, even if you put it in yourself from xyz gas station, it could have low octane in their tanks.