Wrong gas used for about 30 miles

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I put E85 in my 2006 truck with out checking out all the details.5.3L Vortec. If get the gas pumped out and put regular gas in will my truck run ok?

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 AT 3:51 AM

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IS there any runninbility problems now?

I would think adding octane boost would be okay for one tank full. Changing the fuel filter afterwards would be a good idea as well. Basic maintenance anyhow.

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Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 AT 3:55 AM

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No problems with the way it runs just yet

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Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 AT 4:01 AM

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Yeah I check the site before I went but there were more details that I missed at first glance like the vin number

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Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 AT 4:02 AM

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So my check engine light is on. Should I expect any major problems?

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Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 AT 4:12 AM

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The CEL will likley show a lean code because the E85 is less powerful, thus why I mentioned the octane boost.

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Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 AT 8:52 AM

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Thanks for the help

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Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 AT 9:21 AM

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I have a 2002 chevy truck I some times get a check engine light when I use regular unleaded. The lcode it gives is for the knock sensor. All I have to do is run a tank of super unleaded and it will go away. You probably got the check engine light because of the low octane.

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Saturday, July 21st, 2007 AT 3:29 AM

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