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02-20-2024, 08:04 PM
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 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2024
Location: United States
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Question Regarding Fuel Octane for Camaro: Need for Computer Reset?
Hey folks, I've got a query regarding the fuel for my Camaro. Whenever I use regular fuel, the engine starts pinging, so I have to opt for midgrade. Should I reset the computer? What's causing me to be unable to run the lower octane gas?
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02-21-2024, 04:12 AM
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          Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: central florida
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im guessing you have a 6 cylinder?if its a V8 it should use 93 octane.i live in hot and humid central florida and havent had any pinging using 87 on the hottest days.(6 cylinder)
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02-21-2024, 05:55 AM
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Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: South of Raleigh, NC
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It would help to know year and trim level. If you have an early 5th gen SS read this
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38964
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02-21-2024, 06:00 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Greenville, SC
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Agreed, we need more info to help you.
Year/Model/Miles/Mods
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02-21-2024, 06:12 AM
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waiting at the tree
Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Niagara Falls
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Why be so cheap?
There is an old English saying..."penny wise and pound foolish" Its probably about 4 bucks difference and trust me your going to need a lifetime of fill ups to cover replacing your engine if you cause damage and you can cause damage. My V6 G8 gets 91 and the owners manual recommends 89 The Camaro (V8) will run on 91 but we now have 93 Shell available here so thats what she drinks.
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02-24-2024, 10:24 AM
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Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011
Location: FLORIDA
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More info is needed on your Camaro's trim level as mentioned. The V6's run on 87 octane, ALL the V8's state in the owners manual to run PREMIUM fuel for best results!! They are designed to run on 91 or higher octane. It also states that in an EMERGENCY, if you cannot find premium fuel, you can run 87, but it is not recommended as it can/will cause engine damage from detonation issues. Know your car!
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02-24-2024, 10:48 AM
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 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2024
Location: Houston, TX
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02-25-2024, 01:36 AM
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Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: tampa
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Yeah, giving the computer a reset might do the trick, but it wouldn't hurt to also take a look at your spark plugs and fuel injectors. They can sometimes cause issues like pinging if they're dirty or not working right.
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02-25-2024, 09:15 AM
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Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011
Location: FLORIDA
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5 days and no response from the OP? Hmmmm.
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TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.
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02-25-2024, 10:19 AM
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 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Virginia
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Another 1 and done
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