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I put normal unleaded in and now EML


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Hi guys,

 

I only brought my 07 350z yesterday. Its the 313 version with GT pack. Got to say what a lovely machine!!

 

I have owned a few 'fast' cars over the years but they have all been german in the past. Anyhow like a fool, I just put in normal Shell unleaded yesterday (full tank). Having done a quick search I know that is now a mistake :bangin:

 

Anyhow I drove the car home yesterday on the motorway back from the dealer (approx 100 miles) and in the evening gave the car a hard run for about 5 miles.

 

Started the car this morning and got the EML on :bang:

 

I have a feeling this is related to the fact I put in Unleaded and not super unleaded.

 

I will post the error codes in next few hours once its getting checked.

 

Question is have I done any long term damage?

 

Can I just top up with Super Unleaded and clear the EML light? Shall i add some fuel addicitive to boost the current unleaded thats in the car? Any other thoughts...

 

So gutted....but will not make this mistake again!

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Normal unleaded in itself will not cause any lasting damage if its only been in a short period. Just make sure while it is in that you dont rev it north of 5kRPM or drive it too hard. Drive it a bit lightly for now until you get it down to half a tank, stick some super in and jobs a good un.

 

I suspect the EML will not be related to it, but stick the code up and we can have a look at whats caused it :thumbs:

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Actually the 370Z can cope with 95 without serious problem, barring a slight loss in power. Get the code read and clear it, and possibly chuck a bottle of octane booster in the tank as well if you're still worried (about a fiver from a good motor factor).

 

It'll be fine, probably just coincidence. :)

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Actually the 370Z can cope with 95 without serious problem, barring a slight loss in power. Get the code read and clear it, and possibly chuck a bottle of octane booster in the tank as well if you're still worried (about a fiver from a good motor factor).

 

It'll be fine, probably just coincidence. :)

 

And so can the 313 HR engine in the 350's ;)

 

Best thing would be to fill up with super before you get to half empty, rather than waiting longer and then when you open the flap read the message :bangin:

 

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Thanks guys for your quick comments!

 

Glad to hear it wont do any major damage! In fact I cant wait for the power to increase when I stick some proper fuel in it! :yahoo:

 

Will stick the code up shortly. Just at a garage now getting looked at!

 

Hopefully wont be anything major...or at least covered by the dealers warranty!

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Ok because I was at work I gave the car to my dad who took it to the garage...

 

Despite telling him I wanted the exact error code.....I was told it started with a 9 and had something to do with the fuel.. :bangin:

 

So basically they have cleared the error and thats all I know :angry:

 

It will be driven gently until I can top it up properly and hopefully the error code wont be back again!

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