E85 in a non-flex engine
January 11th, 2011, 1:36 PM
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E85 in a non-flex engine
I have a 2011 Malibu. Its gas cap stated E85/Regular and was colored yellow. I decided to try E85, within 4 miles the CEL illuminated. I called the dealer and the service manager said that it would take 7 miles to recalibrate and to continue driving. I made a service appointment the next day. The service manager said that this model did not use E85.
They changed the gas cap and said to drive the car until there was 1/4 tank left and then fill with regular.
My question is how much damage if any will there be?
Karity
They changed the gas cap and said to drive the car until there was 1/4 tank left and then fill with regular.
My question is how much damage if any will there be?
Karity
January 11th, 2011, 2:13 PM
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this might be different with a newer car..but my dad put in e85 into his 92 GMC dually... and it didnt effect anything.. but like i said since yours is newer it might have effected something..
January 13th, 2011, 10:09 AM
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karity, could you direct message me your VIN so I can check to make sure what engine your vehicle has? Thank you.
Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service
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