Fuel pressure on that should be 55-60psi...IF the pressure is too high then you should have a check engine lamp & drive-ability problems...also the fuel mileage should be WAY down...

Have the fuel pressure & delivery volume checked..very easy..about 5-10 minutes

Sounds like fuel contamination to me.

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