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a minimum quantity. This would
irreparably damage the catalytic
converters. An inefficient catalytic
converter results in noxious exhaust
emissions which damage the
environment.
Gasoline Containing Alcohol & Ethers
(Oxygenated Fuels)
Some fuels in some geographical
areas, contain "oxygenates" which are
usually alcohols or ethers. The fuel
station service pumps with oxygenated
fuels must be clearly marked indicating
use of alcohols or ethers.
Please be aware that in some
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geographic areas fuel stations
may have fuelling pumps that are
unmarked. If you are not sure if the
fuel you will be dispensing into your
vehicle contains alcohol or ethers, ask
the fuel service station operator or
change station.
CAUTION!
The use of detergent gasoline is
effective in minimising fuel injector
and intake valve deposits.
The use of external fuel injector
cleaning systems/fluids is NOT
recommended.
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Some geographic areas, require the
use of "oxygenated" fuels to meet
seasonal air quality standards.
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Alcohol - Ethanol: Fuels containing
ONLY up to 10% ethanol by volume
may be used (ethanol may also be
referred to as Ethyl alcohol, or
"Gasohol".
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Ethers - MTBE: Fuel containing ONLY
up to 15% MTBE may be used. Do
not use any gasoline that contains
lead as a knock inhibitor, and DO
NOT use lead additives.
MMT in Gasoline
MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl) is a
manganese containing metallic
additive that is blended into some
gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline
blended with MMT provides no
performance advantage beyond
gasoline of the same octane number
without MMT. Maserati recommends
that gasoline without MMT to be used
in your vehicle.
The MMT content of gasoline may not
be indicated on the gasoline pump;
therefore, you should ask the gasoline
station operator whether or not the
gasoline contains MMT.
Requirements of Diesel Fuel
Use good quality diesel fuel from
a reputable supplier. If the vehicle
is exposed to extreme cold (below
–7°C/20°F), or is required to operate
at colder than normal conditions for
prolonged periods, use climatised No.
2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel
fuel with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. This
will provide better protection from
fuel gelling or wax-plugging of the
fuel filters.
This vehicle must only use "Premium
Diesel" fuel that meets the
requirements of EN 590 (as reported
on the label applied inside the fuel
filler door). Biodiesel blends that meet
EN 590 may also be used.
CAUTION!
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Maserati strongly recommends the
use of Premium diesel fuel ONLY.
Use of lesser grade fuel (other than
Premium) will lead to reduced engine
performance, and poor fuel economy
and can lead to the Malfunction
Indicator Light
illuminating on
the instrument cluster. Continued
use of lesser grade fuel (other than
Premium diesel fuel) can lead to fuel
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