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Use premium ,unleadedgasohe rated at
91 octane higher, You may use
middle grade or rcgultir unleaded
gasolines, but-
your vehicle may not
accelerate as
well. The gasoline you use
should meet specifications ASTM
D4814 inthe US. and CGSB 3-5-92 in
Canada. These fuels should have the
proper additives, so you should not
have
to add- mything’to the fuel.
In the US. and Canada, it’s easy to be
sure. you get the right lrind of gasoline
(unleaded). You’ll
see “UNLEADED”
right QII the pump. And-only unleaded
nozzles
will fit into your vehicle’s filler
neck.
Be sure the posted-octane for premium
is at least 91 (at leatit 89 €or middle-
grade and 87 for regular). If the octane
is less than 87, yuu may get a heavy
knocking nu& when you drive. I€. it’s
bad enough, it
can damage YOLK engine.
If you’re usingfuel rated at 91 octane or
higher and you still hear heavy
knocking, your engine needs service.
But don’t wq if you hear a little
pinging noise
when you’re accelerating
or driving up
a hill. That’s normal and
you don’t have to buy a higher .octane
fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy,
constant
knock that means you have a
problem.
Fuel Capacity: 20 U. S. Gallons
(75.7 L) . Use unleaded he1 only.
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Fuel (CONT.)
What about gasoline with .blending
materialsthat contain oxygen, such as
MTBE or alcohol?
4 MTBE is ‘‘m&hYl tefiiary-butyl
ether,” Fuel that -is. no more than 15%
MTBE is fine %or your vehicle..
Ethanol is .ethyl or -grain alcohol.
.Prop,erly-bknded he1 that is no more
than 10% ethanol is fine €or your
vehicle.
Methanol is methyl or wcrod alcohoI. I
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Gasdines for Cleaner Air
Your use of gasoline with detergent
additives will help pr-event deposits
from foxrning in your engine and fuel
system. That helps keep your engine in
tune and your emission control system
workijng properly. 1t”s good for.your
vehicle,
md.,yoU’ll be doing-your part
for cleaner- air.
Many gasolines are now blended with
materials called oxygenates, General
Motors ree.omrnends’that-.you use
ga.s.olines with these blending materials,
suchas MTBEa~~.~~~af?crX.By.doing
so, y.0~ can help clean the air, especially
in those parts. of thecountry that have
high carbon monoxide levels.
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'Emergencies. Braking ....................... 178
Emergencies. Steering in ................. 180
Emergency Starting .......................... 205
Emergencies on the Road ................. 203
Emergency Towing .......................... 208
Engine Block Heater ......................... 66
Engine
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gage ............................................... 106
Engine Cooling System .................... 262
Engine Exhaust ..................... 79, 80, 200
Coolant .......... 216, 262, 263, 311, 317
Engine Identification ......................... 304
Engine Oil ........................................ 249
Capacity .......................................... 3 1 f
Energy Conserving ......................... 252
Low Oil Light ................................. I X8
Additives ....................................... 253
Checking 81 Adding .............. 249. 250
Disposing of Used Oil .................... 254
Pressure Gage ............................... 103
Substitute ........................................ 253
Temperature Gage ......................... 104
When to Change ............................. 253
Engine Oil Life Monitor .................. 109
Engine Overheating ......................... 213
160
Engine Power Curves ....................... 319
Engine Power Key ............................. 56
Engine Power Switch ........................ 74
Engine Specifications ....................... 313
Engine, starting
Automatic Transmission ................. 63
Manual Transmission ..................... 65
Ethanol in Gasoline .......................... 242
Exhaust
Dangerous Gas in ....... 59, 79,80, 200
Parking with the.Engine
Expectant Mothers, Use of
Expressway Driving ......................... 191
Extender, Safety Belt .......................... 37
Exterior Appearance
Running ............................ 67, 78, 80
.Safety Belts ...................................... 31
(see Appearance Care)
Rbric cleaning
(see Appearance Care)
Fabric Protection ............................. 291
Fan Warnings ........... 206, 207, 215, 246
Fiberglass Springs ............................ 303
Filliig the Fuel Tank ....................... 244
Filter
Air Cleaner ............................. 254, 312
Oil ........................................... 253, 312
Finish. Damage ................................... 302
Flashers, Hazard
Warning ......................................... 204
Flat Tire ............................................ 224
Storing a .Flat-& cept ZR-l .......... 233
StoMg a .Flat-Z R-1 ..................... 234
Flooded Engine ............................ 62, . 64
System ............................................ 145
Capacities ....................................... 311
Hydraulic Clutch ............................. 260
Power Steering .............................. -269
Rear Axle ................................ 261, 318
Windshield Washer .......... 84,269, 318
plow-Through Ventilation
Pluid
Brake ..................................... 270, 317
Transmission ................. 256, 311, 317
Fluids & Lubricants ........................ 317
Fog, Driving in ................................ 189
Fog Light Bulb Replacement ... 275, 314
Freeway Driving ............................... 191
Fog Lights ............................................ 92
