Maserati Levante - Fuel Requirements

Fuel Requirements
Requirements of Gasoline
The engines are designed to meet all
environmental regulations and
provide excellent fuel economy and
performance when using high-quality
unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 95.
For vehicle top performance, use
unleaded gasoline with no less than
98 minimum octane rating.
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.
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 at
the Service Network.
Over 40 auto manufacturers
worldwide have issued and endorsed
consistent gasoline specifications (the
World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC)
which define fuel properties necessary
to deliver enhanced emissions,
performance, and durability for your
vehicle.
Maserati recommends the use of
gasoline that meets the WWFC
specifications if they are available.
Besides using unleaded gasoline with
the proper octane rating, gasoline
that contain detergents, anti-corrosion
and stability additives are
recommended. Using gasoline that
have these additives may help improve
fuel economy, reduce emissions, and
maintain vehicle performance.
CAUTION!
• Maserati strongly recommends the
use of Premium unleaded fuel ONLY.
Use of lesser grade fuel (other than
Premium) will lead to reduced
engine performance, and poor fuel
economy and can lead to the
Malfunction Indicator Light
illuminating on the instrument
cluster. Continued use of lesser grade
fuel (other than Premium fuel) can
lead to engine misfire problems and
possible catalytic converter damage.
• The anti-pollution devices of the
vehicle require unleaded fuel to be
used at all times. Under no
circumstance, not even in an
emergency, should leaded fuel be
supplied to the fuel tank, not even a
minimum quantity. This would
irreparably damage the catalytic
converters. An inefficient catalytic
converter results in noxious exhaust
emissions which damage the
environment.
Gasoline Containing Alcohol & Ethers
(Oxygenated Fuels)
Some fuels in some geographical
areas, contain “oxygenates” which are
usually alcohols or ethers. The fuel
station service pumps with
oxygenated fuels must be clearly
marked indicating use of alcohols or
ethers.
Please be aware that in some
geographic areas fuel stations may
have fuelling pumps that are
unmarked. If you are not sure if the
fuel you will be dispensing into your
vehicle contains alcohol or ethers, ask
the fuel service station operator or
change station.
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