User Guide
Some gasolines that are
not
reformulated for low
emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT);
ask
your service station operator whether or
not
his
fuel
contains
MMT.
General Motors does not recommend the
use of such gasolines.
If
fuels containing MMT are used,
spark plug life may be reduced and your emission
control system performance may be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp
on
your instrument panel
may turn on.
If
this occurs, return to your authorized
GM
dealer for service.
To
provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States
are now required to contain additives that will help
prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel
system, allowing your emission control system to
function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add
anything to
the
fuel. In addition, gasolines containing
oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol. and
reformulated gasolines may be available
in
your area to
help clean the air. General Motors recommends that you
use
these gasolines
if
they comply with the
specifications described earlier.
I
NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Don’t
use
it.
It
can corrode
metal parts
in
your
fuel
system
and also damage
plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t
be
covered under your warranty.
Fuels
in Foreign Countries
If
you
plan
on driving in another country outside the United
States or Canada. the proper fuel may be hard
to
find.
Never
use leaded gasoline or any other fuei
not
recommended
in
the
previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused
by
use
of
improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
To check
on
fuel availability, ask an auto club. or
contact a major oil company that does business
in
the
country where
you’ll
be driving.
You
can also
write
us at the following address
for
advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your
Vehicle Identification
Number
(VTN).
General Motors International Product Center
1908
Colonel
Sam Drive
Oshawa. Ontario
L
1
H
8P7
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