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Why does my Chevy Corvette have a rough idle?

Why does my Chevy Corvette have a rough idle?

Learn if it’s a simple fix or time to seek out a trusted technician. Not your vehicle? Why Is My Car Idling Rough? What are common reasons my Chevrolet Corvette has a rough idle?

Can you run high octane gas in a corvette?

We like to believe that most Corvette owners run higher octane gasoline regardless. Conti even recommends it to his customers. “If you took delivery from me here in a Stingray or Grand Sport, what did I tell you? Yes, use high test gas. You just spend a bunch of money. You’re looking to save a couple of bucks?” says Conti

What kind of gas does a Corvette Stingray use?

Yes, use high test gas. You just spend a bunch of money. You’re looking to save a couple of bucks?” says Conti The most recent C7 manual, though, states that the LT1 engine found in Stingrays or Grand Sports requires 93 octane or higher.

What kind of gas does a C7 Corvette use?

GM has changed the verbiage and requirements of the gasoline in your C7 Corvette,” says Conti Conti first reads directly from the 2015 Corvette owner’s manual (above). “Regular gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher can be used, but acceleration and fuel economy will be reduced, and an audible knocking noise may be heard.

Why is my Chevy Corvette running rough at idle?

Really, your Corvette will be running rougher at any RPM, but a misfire will be most pronounced at idle. Spark Plug Wires – While not every model and engine combination of vehicles today comes with spark plug wires (a lot are now coil on plug), if your Corvette happens to have them, they can go bad and cause a rough idle.

Why does my Chevy Cobalt have rough idle?

An internal combustion engine needs air, fuel, and spark in order to achieve ignition. When one or more of these variables is off it can lead to a rough idling condition. Most of the time the culprit is going to be the ignition system, although there are a myriad of other causes.

Why are the spark plugs on my Chevy Corvette not working?

Spark Plugs – One of the absolute most common causes (if not the most common reason that your Corvette may be misfiring) is the spark plugs. Although most modern vehicles use iridium spark plugs, they still need to be changed at the manufacturers recommended interval.

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Ruth Doyle