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You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain
deposit control additives and oxygenates, and if they have been
reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.
Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel
System
Some states and provinces have restrictions on the purchase of diesel fuel
for light-duty vehicles and require you to buy permits or pay special taxes.
Some of these restrictions apply only to residents, and others apply to both
residents and visitors. These restrictions can change. To learn the current
restrictions in any state or province, contact your auto club, the police or
other officials.
Fuel Requirements
NOTICE:
Diesel fuel or fuel additives not recommended in this manual
could damage your fuel system and engine. Your warranty
wouldn't cover this damage. And:
Diesel fuel that has been mixed with engine oil could damage
your engine and emission controls. Always check with your
service station operator to make sure his diesel fuel has not
been mixed with engine oil.
If you ever run out of diesel fuel, it can be difficult to restart
your engine. "Running Out of Fuel," later in this section, tells
you how to get it started again. To avoid all this, try never to
let your tank get empty.
What Fuel to
Use
For best results, use Number 2-D diesel fuel year-round (above and below
freezing conditions) as oil companies blend Number 2-D fuel to address
climate differences. Number 1-D diesel fuel may be used in very cold
temperatures (when it stays below 0°F or -1 8°C); however, it will produce
a power and fuel economy loss. The use of Number 1-D diesel fuel in warm
or hot climates may result in stalling, poor starting when the engine is hot
and may damage the fuel injection system.
Diesel fuel may foam when you fill your tank. This can cause the automatic
pump nozzle to shut off, even though your tank isn't full. If this happens,
just wait for the foaming to stop and then continue
to fill
your tank.
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