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SSmedwin · 10-15-2013, 10:06 PM

i have a 2013 ss manual...
im putting regular gas in here in nj..lately my car has been feeling a big slugglish and slow.
im in 2nd or 3rd gear and it takes a few seconds for it to actually start kicking and moving. im at 3k miles, no service or oil change yet because ive been extremely busy with work and school.
would it be that im putting regular and not premium gas in and that i havent changed the oil or have it serviced?
Its not really in my head either, my friend who got in the car the day i had it and got in the other day agreed that it isnt moving quick at all..

any ideas what it can be?

the_fast_one · 10-15-2013, 10:15 PM

Yes it is the Octane of the gas that switch the computer in to limp mode. use premium and do the fuse pull....search it...and all will be well. Also took about 5k miles on my car to really wake it up before I modded it.

Supreme Leader · 10-15-2013, 10:16 PM

Fuse pull...someone link him to the thread.

honor first · 10-15-2013, 10:17 PM

ill be honset, ive had a ton of LS GMs, including two first gen CTSVs which are similar to the LS3 SS. the camaro seems like it takes a lot longer to get going, and not nearly as fast. not sure why, but just my two cents.

SSmedwin · 10-15-2013, 10:17 PM

its a lease. not sure what a fuse pull is lol

honor first · 10-15-2013, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSmedwin

its a lease. not sure what a fuse pull is lol

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38964

SSmedwin · 10-15-2013, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by honor first

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38964

thanks, can i do it with regular gas right now? i have less than a quarter tank left,thinking about going outside and doing this right now..

the_fast_one · 10-15-2013, 10:31 PM

no you need premium fuel in it when you do the fuse pull

mat300z · 10-16-2013, 06:44 AM

I wonder why your putting regular in instead of 93 octane?

My guess is the 87 is causing some sort of detonation putting the computer in limp mode and probably making your knock sensors go crazy which will probably retard the timing.

Do you guys think this would be fixed with the first tank of 93 and a fuse pull? I don't know but it seems like it would take a couple of tanks to get the other stuff out of the tank and lines.

tohper · 10-16-2013, 06:56 AM

Run one tank threw it then fuse pull and refill

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Scott@Bjorn3D · 10-16-2013, 06:58 AM

Run 2 tanks of 91 or higher and then do fuse pull.

05SilverStreak · 10-16-2013, 07:06 AM

So we are still having to do fuse pulls even in the 13's? OP I have a 2011 SS L99 and a fuse pull made a world of difference for me. But I have one of the worst years that it affects. Yo have to completely have premium in the tank and fuel lines+1 fpr at least one tank of premium run through before fuse pull, but its so eay to do, fiil it up ant try it.

Apex Motorsports · 10-16-2013, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Run 2 tanks of 91 or higher and then do fuse pull.

This.

snaphappy · 10-16-2013, 07:50 AM

I could be crazy, but my LS3 seems to like the 93 octane from Shell the best. Maybe I'm just imagining it.

Another thing I'll add to this conversation - turn your nannies off the next few times you drive. You do this by holding down the traction control button for seven seconds - at which point two orange lights will show up around the tachometer. Here's the thing - the nannies mess with your throttle. When the nannies sense even the slightest chance that you'll spin the tires they reduce engine RPMs making the engine seem less responsive. I really hate it when I'm pulling out in traffic and the nannies reduce the throttle - really annoying. The engine seems free with them off and my take offs and shifts are smoother. Someone is going to immediately tell you that turning the nannies off is dangerous. But if you're driving to work on a sunny day, and you're not taking corners, there's absolutely nothing to worry about.

10-15-2013, 10:06 PM	#1
SSmedwin Drives: Camaro 1SS RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 87	Camaro ss 2013, ls3 feels slow. i have a 2013 ss manual... im putting regular gas in here in nj..lately my car has been feeling a big slugglish and slow. im in 2nd or 3rd gear and it takes a few seconds for it to actually start kicking and moving. im at 3k miles, no service or oil change yet because ive been extremely busy with work and school. would it be that im putting regular and not premium gas in and that i havent changed the oil or have it serviced? Its not really in my head either, my friend who got in the car the day i had it and got in the other day agreed that it isnt moving quick at all.. any ideas what it can be?

10-15-2013, 10:15 PM	#2
the_fast_one Drives: 2017 red hot zl1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: IL Posts: 857	Yes it is the Octane of the gas that switch the computer in to limp mode. use premium and do the fuse pull....search it...and all will be well. Also took about 5k miles on my car to really wake it up before I modded it. __________________ 2017 ZL1 built by GPI. Way to many mods to list 855rwhp/720rwtq

10-15-2013, 10:17 PM	#4
honor first MURICA! Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 459	ill be honset, ive had a ton of LS GMs, including two first gen CTSVs which are similar to the LS3 SS. the camaro seems like it takes a lot longer to get going, and not nearly as fast. not sure why, but just my two cents. __________________ *Pro Amore Patriae* God gave three gifts to man; dogs, women, and the LS motor. 2014 Camaro 2SS 6MT RS 1LE Black on Black AFE Intake, Stainless Power Headers + HFC, BadlanzHPE Electric Cutouts. 315/275 Nittos, Wheels. Debadged, Cosmetic Mods, Sound System, More

10-15-2013, 10:31 PM	#8
the_fast_one Drives: 2017 red hot zl1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: IL Posts: 857	no you need premium fuel in it when you do the fuse pull __________________ 2017 ZL1 built by GPI. Way to many mods to list 855rwhp/720rwtq

10-16-2013, 06:56 AM	#10
tohper Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gainesville, Texas Posts: 413 View My Garage	Run one tank threw it then fuse pull and refill Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk __________________ Mods- Top Speed 3" LT headers catless, 3" Top Speed Catback, Tuned at ADM, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Elite catch can, ADM racing scoop Interior-(amber) interior dome, trunk, port custom sub box, 10" sub, 1000watt kenwood amp, sumbthump harness, CDF short shifter, epco shift knob, vitesse paddle shifters Exterior (amber)-mailslot scanner, grill illumnation kit, halos, fog halos, drl nightime harness, Rear Led bowtie. Painted Heritage grill, hex vents Body-removed stock decals had painted in inferno orange

10-15-2013, 10:16 PM	#3
Supreme Leader Account Suspended Drives: MANual Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cape Girardeau Posts: 505	Fuse pull...someone link him to the thread.

10-16-2013, 06:44 AM	#9
mat300z Emerald Coast Camaro's Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: P.C.B. Florida Posts: 815	I wonder why your putting regular in instead of 93 octane? My guess is the 87 is causing some sort of detonation putting the computer in limp mode and probably making your knock sensors go crazy which will probably retard the timing. Do you guys think this would be fixed with the first tank of 93 and a fuse pull? I don't know but it seems like it would take a couple of tanks to get the other stuff out of the tank and lines.

10-16-2013, 06:58 AM	#11
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Run 2 tanks of 91 or higher and then do fuse pull.

10-16-2013, 07:06 AM	#12
05SilverStreak Drives: Black aSS 2011 - L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 330	So we are still having to do fuse pulls even in the 13's? OP I have a 2011 SS L99 and a fuse pull made a world of difference for me. But I have one of the worst years that it affects. Yo have to completely have premium in the tank and fuel lines+1 fpr at least one tank of premium run through before fuse pull, but its so eay to do, fiil it up ant try it. __________________ Staying stock and loving it............

10-16-2013, 07:50 AM	#14
snaphappy Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible SS2/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Olive Branch, Ms Posts: 742	I could be crazy, but my LS3 seems to like the 93 octane from Shell the best. Maybe I'm just imagining it. Another thing I'll add to this conversation - turn your nannies off the next few times you drive. You do this by holding down the traction control button for seven seconds - at which point two orange lights will show up around the tachometer. Here's the thing - the nannies mess with your throttle. When the nannies sense even the slightest chance that you'll spin the tires they reduce engine RPMs making the engine seem less responsive. I really hate it when I'm pulling out in traffic and the nannies reduce the throttle - really annoying. The engine seems free with them off and my take offs and shifts are smoother. Someone is going to immediately tell you that turning the nannies off is dangerous. But if you're driving to work on a sunny day, and you're not taking corners, there's absolutely nothing to worry about.