Ethanol; Clean Air Gasoline; Materials Added To Fuel - Chrysler Patriot Owner's Manual

Problems that result from using methanol/
gasoline or E85 Ethanol blends are not the
responsibility of the manufacturer. While MTBE
is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it does
not have the negative effects of Methanol.
CAUTION!
DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol
or E85 Ethanol. Use of these blends may
result in starting and drivability problems and
may damage critical fuel system components.

Ethanol

The manufacturer recommends that your ve-
hicle be operated on fuel containing no more
than 10% ethanol.
Purchasing your fuel from a reputable supplier
may reduce the risk of exceeding this 10% limit
and/or of receiving fuel with abnormal proper-
ties. It should also be noted that an increase in
fuel consumption should be expected when
using ethanol-blended fuels, due to the lower
energy content of ethanol.
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Problems that result from using methanol/
gasoline or E85 Ethanol blends are not the
responsibility of the manufacturer. While MTBE
is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it does
not have the negative effects of Methanol.
CAUTION!
Use of fuel with ethanol content higher than
10% may result in engine malfunction, starting
and operating difficulties and materials degra-
dation. These adverse effects could result in
permanent damage to your vehicle.

Clean Air Gasoline

Many gasolines are now being blended that
contribute to cleaner air, especially in those
areas where air pollution levels are high. These
new blends provide a cleaner burning fuel and
some are referred to as "reformulated gaso-
line."
The manufacturer supports these efforts toward
cleaner air. You can help by using these blends
as they become available.
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Materials Added to Fuel

Besides using unleaded gasoline with the
proper octane rating, gasolines that contain
detergents, corrosion and stability additives
are recommended. Using gasolines that have
these additives will help improve fuel economy,
reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle perfor-
mance.
Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning
agents should be avoided. Many of these ma-
terials intended for gum and varnish removal
may contain active solvents or similar ingredi-
ents. These can harm fuel system gasket and
diaphragm materials.
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is
deadly. Follow the precautions below to pre-
vent carbon monoxide poisoning:
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