Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadlenyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT);
ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel
contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the
use of such gasolines.
If
fuels containing MMT are used,
spark plug life may be reduced and your emission
control system performance may be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel
may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized
Oldsmobile retailer for service.
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines
in
the United States
are now required to contain additives that will help
prevent deposits from forming in your engine and
fuel
system, allowing your emission control system to
function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add
anything to the fuel.
In
addition, gasolines containing
oxygenates, such
as
ethers and ethanol, and
reformulated gasolines may be available in your area
to
help clean the air. General Motors recommends that you
use these gasolines if they comply with the
specifications described earlier.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed
for
fuel that
contains methanol. 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.
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan
on
driving
in
another country outside the United
States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never
use leaded gasoline or any other
fuel
not recommended in the
previous text
on
fuel. Costly repairs caused by use
of
improper fuel 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
6-4
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