Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 23

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Fuel selection If the premium grade unleaded gasoline num- Fuel selection oline to minimize fuel-injector fouling and ber of 91 [(MON+RON)/2] or higher is not minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent N00301000866 available on journey, etc., regular unleaded gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gas-your emission-control system working prop-gasoline having an octane number of 87 oline only. It is equipped with a fuel filler 3 erly. [(MON+RON)/2] can be used temporarily as tube especially designed to accept only a an emergency measure. small diameter unleaded gasoline dispensing nozzle. Octane requirement MON: Motor Octane Number RON: Research Octane Number WARNING Except for RALLIART Oxygenated gasoline Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. You could be burned, seriously Your vehicle is designed to operate on injured or killed when handling it. When- Gasoline sold at some service stations con- unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane ever you refuel your vehicle, stop the number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2], or 91 RON. tains oxygenates such as ethanol, although engine and keep flames, sparks, and smoking materials away from the vehicle. the oxygenates may not be identified by those Always handle fuel in well-ventilated out- names. Oxygenates are required in some door areas. RALLIART areas of the country. Such fuel can be used in your vehicle. Your vehicle is designed to operate on pre- CAUTION mium grade unleaded gasoline having a mini- Ethanol (Gasohol) mum octane number of 93 [(MON+RON)/2] Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will or higher for optimum performance. In case damage the engine, catalytic converter, and A mixture of up to 10% ethanol (grain alco- premium grade unleaded gasoline 93 the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gaso- hol) and 90 % unleaded gasoline may be used [(MON+RON)/2] is not available, unleaded line is illegal, and will void your warranty in your vehicle, provided the octane number coverage of the engine, catalytic converter, gasoline number of 91 [(MON+RON)/2] can and oxygen sensors. is at least as high as that recommended for be used. However, the performance level is reduced. unleaded gasoline. In order to maintain exhaust system durabil- Gasoline detergent additives ity, premium unleaded gasoline having an octane number of at least 91 [(MON+RON)/2] must be used. In the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add detergents to their gas- 3-2 General information

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