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FUEL
Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher. It should
meet specifications
ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-92
in Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives, so you should
not have to add anything to the fuel.
In the United States and Canada, it’s easy to be sure you get the right
kind
of gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see UNLEADED right on the pump.
And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s filler neck.
Be sure the posted octane
is at least 91. If the octane is less than 91, you
may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. (In an emergency, you
may be able to use lower octane
-- as low as 87 -- if heavy knocking does
not occur.) If you’re using 91 or higher octane unleaded gas and you still
get heavy knocking, your engine needs service.
What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen
(oxygenates), such as
MTBE or alcohol?
MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no more than 15%
MTBE is fine for your vehicle.
Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel that is no more
than
10% ethanol is fine for your vehicle.
Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol.
I NOTICE:
Fuel that is more than 5% methanol is bad for your vehicle.
Don’t use it.
It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and
also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be
covered under your warranty. And even at
5% or less, there must
be “cosolvents” and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help
avoid these problems.
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Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent
deposits from forming in your engine and
fuel system. That helps keep
your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly.
It’s good for your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air.
Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates. General Motors
recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials, such as
MTBE and ethanol. By doing
so, you can help clean the air, especially in
those parts
of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels.
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated
gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle
emissions. General Motors recommends that you use reformulated
gasoline.
By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts
of the country that have high ozone levels.
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.
FUELS IN FOREIGN COUNTMES
If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard to find.
Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tankful, your emission controls won’t work well or at
all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can
corrode, and your engine
oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s
oxygen sensor
will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that
wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil
company that does business in the country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us
where you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation,
North American Export Sales
(NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
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Lubrication System Chart ......................... 6-74
Overheating ....................................
Running It While You’re Parked ................... 2-37
Speed Limiter ................................... 2-84
Specifications ................................... 6-73
Temperature Warning Light ....................... 2-81 5-12
........................................ Starting 2-21
Engine Oil 6-10
Adding 6-11
Additives 6-14
Checking 6-11
Light 2-83
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Life
Monitor Display ............................. 2-89
What Kind to Use ............................... 6-12
What to do with Used Oil ......................... 6-15
When to Change ................................ 6-14
Englishmetric Button .............................. 2-75
Ethanol (In Fuel) .................................... 6-3
Exhaust, Engine .................................... 2-36
Exhaust Systems Chart .............................. 6-75
Expectant Mothers, Use of Safety Belts ................ 1-29
Express Down Window .............................. 2-38
Extender, Safety Belt ............................... 1-51
Exterior Lamp Housings ............................ 6-34
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Fabric Cleaning .................................... 6-53
Filling Your Tank .................................... 6-5
Air Cleaner Replacement ......................... 6-17
First (1) Position. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-28
Flash-To-Pass Feature ............................... 2-43
Flashers. Hazard Warning ............................ 5-1
Fluid Capacities Chart .............................. 6-75
Fluid Usage Label ................................... 6-9
Filter
Engine Oil
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Finish Care 6-58
Finish Damage 6-59
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Flat Tire. Changing .................................. 5-22
Floor Mats 2-66 ........................................
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French Language Manual 11
Fog Lamps 2-55 .. ...............................
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