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2014 GENERAL INFORMATION Vehicle Quick Reference - Compass & Patriot
having an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended.
The use of premium gasoline will provide no benefit over high quality regular
gasoline, and in some circumstances may result in poorer performance.
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine. However,
continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate
service is required. Engine damage resulting from operation with a heavy spark
knock may not be covered by the new vehicle warranty.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling and
hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline
before considering service for the vehicle.
Over 40 auto manufacturers world-wide have issued and endorsed consistent
gasoline specifications (the Worldwide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel
properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance and durability
for your vehicle. We recommend the use of gasoline that meet the WWFC
specifications if they are available.
REFORMULATED GASOLINE
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to
as "reformulated" gasoline. Reformulated gasoline contain oxygenates, and are
specifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
We strongly support the use of reformulated gasoline. Properly blended
reformulated gasoline will provide excellent performance and durability for the
engine and fuel system components.
GASOLINE/OXYGENATE BLENDS
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxygenates such as 10%
ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the
country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels
blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle.
CAUTION: DO NOT use gasoline containing METHANOL.
MMT IN GASOLINE
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2014 Jeep Patriot Limited
Gasoline containing methanol may damage critical
fuel system components.
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