Fuels In Foreign Countries - Chevrolet 1997 Lumina Owner's Manual

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. I€
fuels containing "T 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
Chevrolet 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
a i r .
General Motors recommends that
you
use these gasolines if they comply with the
specifications described earlier.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contams 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
fuel
not recommended in the
previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of
improper fuel wouldn't be covered by your m a n @ .
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
(VIN).
General Motors International Product Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7
6-4