Fuel Specifications/Alcohol In Fuel

GASOLINE
All engines are designed to use unleaded fuel only. Unleaded fuel must be used for proper emission control system operation.
It's use will also minimize spark plug fouling and extend engine oil life. Using leaded fuel can damage the emission control system and could result in loss of emission warranty coverage. The fuel should meet specification ASTM D4814 for the U.s. or CGSB 3.5-M87 for Canada.

This engine is designed to use unleaded fuel with a minimum U(R+M) / 2e (pump) octane number of 87, where; R=research octane number, and M=motor octane number.

METHYL TERTIARY-BUTYL ETHER (MTBE)
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) fuel may be used, providing there is no more than 15% (MTBE) by volume.

ETHANOL
Ethanol (ethyl) or grain alcohol fuel may be used, providing that there is no more than 10% ethanol alcohol by volume.

METHANOL
Methanol (methyl) or wood alcohol fuels may be used, providing there is no more than 5% of methanol by volume.

NOTICE: Do not use fuel that contains more than 5% methanol. Use of a fuel (gasohol) that contains more than 5% of methanol can corrode metal fuel system components and damage plastic and rubber parts.

- Do not spill fuel containing alcohol on the vehicle. Alcohol can cause damage to the paint finish and trim.