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    Engine losses power in hot days

    It definitely has something to do with ambient temperature but I don't think it's the fuel. I filled up with super and although I know I will have to run at least another tank through the system I don't see any difference in performance. It has not been above 90 and I have not sat in traffic yet...
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    Engine losses power in hot days

    I was actually thinking along the same lines with a sensor issue or possibly a weak coil pack but I don't get any misfire codes. I can't see the knock sensors with my scanner and I was thinking maybe one of them was malfunctioning with the heat. Unfortunately none of it makes sense because if I...
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    Engine losses power in hot days

    I have disconnected the battery after experiencing the issue and it definitely makes a noticeable difference. It is such a dog after running in these conditions. Hoping the higher octane helps.
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    Engine losses power in hot days

    Thanks. I do run 87, I never noticed enough of an improvement when it is running right to justify the cost but I will give it a try.
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    Engine losses power in hot days

    I have a 2014 Ram 2500 5.7L with 4.10 gears and 150k miles. At the beginning of last summer I started getting a loss of engine power after sitting in heavy traffic for an hour or more with ambient temperature at or above 90 degrees. The condition doesn't feel like a dead miss but rather like the...

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