Fuel Additives - Chevrolet Captiva OM C140 Manuals

Note
To prevent accidental use of
leaded fuel, the nozzles for leaded
fuel are larger, and will not fit the
fuel filler neck of your vehicle.
Do not use methanol.
Fuels containing methanol should
not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system.
Caution
Use of methanol may damage the
fuel system. Such misuse is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Operation in foreign countries If
you are going to drive your
vehicle in another country:
Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
Confirm that suitable fuel is
available.

Fuel Additives

Gasoline should contain detergent
additives that help prevent engine
and fuel system deposits from
forming. Clean fuel injectors and
intake valves will allow the emission
control system to work properly.
Some gasoline does not contain
sufficient quantities of additive to
keep fuel injectors and intake valves
clean. To make up for this lack of
detergency, it is recommended that
GM Fuel System Treatment
PLUS(ACDelco part No. 88861013)
be added to the fuel tank at every
engine oil change or every 15 000
km, whichever occurs first.
Gasolines containing oxygenates,
such as ethers and ethanol, may be
available in your area. However,
fuels containing more than 15%
ethanol, such as E85 (85% ethanol),
or more than 15% MTBE (an ether)
should not be used in vehicles that
were not designed for those fuels.
Driving and operating 281
Notice
This vehicle was not designed for
fuel that contains methanol. Do not
use fuel containing methanol. It
can corrode metal parts in the fuel
system and also damage plastic
and rubber parts. That damage
would not be covered under the
vehicle warranty.
Some gasolines can contain an
octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant
where you buy gasoline whether the
fuel contains MMT. We recommend
against the use of such gasolines.
Fuels containing MMT can reduce
spark plug life and affect emission
control system performance. The
malfunction indicator lamp might turn
on. If this occurs, return to your
dealer for service.