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Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low Additives emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statescalled methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl are now required to contain additives that will help(MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming,whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors does allowing your emission control system to worknot recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels properly. You should not have to add anything to yourcontaining MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and fuel. However, some gasolines contain only thethe performance of the emission control system may minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S.be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. GeneralIf this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer Motors recommends that you buy gasolines thatfor service. are advertised to help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. If your vehicle experiences problems dueFuels in Foreign Countries to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of gasoline. If you plan on driving in another country outside the Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers andUnited States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available into ﬁnd. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel your area to contribute to clean air. General Motorsnot recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly recommends that you use these gasolines, particularly ifrepairs caused by use of improper fuel would not they comply with the speciﬁcations described earlier.be covered by your warranty. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel thatTo check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contains methanol. Do not use fuel containingcontact a major oil company that does business in the methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuelcountry where you will be driving. system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty. 5-6

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