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Oxygenated
Fuels
Some
conventional
gasolines
are being
blended
with
alcohol
or an ether
compound.
These gasolines
are collectively
referred
to as oxygenated
fuels. To
meet
clean
air standards,
some
areas of the United
States
and Canada
use
oxygenated
fuels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated
fuel, be sure it is unleaded
and meets the minimum
octane
rating
requirement.
Before using an oxygenated
fuel, try to confirm
the fuel's contents.
Some states/
provinces
require
this information
to be posted
on the pump.
The following
are the EPA approved
percentages
of oxygenates:
ETHANOL - (ethyl
or grain alcohol)
10% by volume
You may use gasoline
containing
up to 10% ethanol
by volume.
Gasoline
containing
ethanol
may be marketed
under the name
"Gasohol".
MTBE - (methyl
tertiary
butyl ether) 15% by volume
You may use gasoline
containing
up to 15% MTBE by volume.
METHANOL
- (methyl
or wood
alcohol)
5% by volume
You may use gasoline
containing
up to 5% methanol
by volume
as long as it also contains
cosolvents
and corrosion
inhibitors
to
protect
the fuel system.
Gasoline
containing
more
than
5%
methanol
by volume
may cause starting
and/or
performance
problems.
It may also damage
metal,
rubber,
and plastic parts
of your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable
operating
symptoms,
try another
service station or
switch
to another
brand
of gasoline.
Fuel system
damage
or performance
problems
resulting
from
the use of an
oxygenated
fuel containing
more than the percentages
of oxygenates
men-
tioned
above
are not covered
under warranty.
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