Put in 89 octane v premium. Car lost power would that cau...
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Roy Sheidenberger
242 days ago
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Customer
242 days ago
Luther
Roy Sheidenberger
242 days ago
Hi! Luther Hope I can help sorry to hear about your car loosing power did you get a check engine light on your dash also ? let me know Thank you Roy!
Customer
242 days ago
No
Roy Sheidenberger
242 days ago
can you tell a big difference after you changed fuel ?
Customer
242 days ago
Borrowed car from my uncle. Thought I was putting premium did 89
Roy Sheidenberger
242 days ago
The fuel shoudl not cause a power loss do you have a misfire also ?
Customer
242 days ago
No.
Roy Sheidenberger
242 days ago
That ECM will adjust for different fuel no issues
If you have no power you might have another issue
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Customer
242 days ago
Got it. Have to have. His mechanic check tomorrow.
Roy Sheidenberger
242 days ago
I would have it inspected to know for sure let me know if I can help
Customer
242 days ago
Thank you!
Roy Sheidenberger
242 days ago
Have a great night Thank you Roy!
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