Volvo S90 V90 960 owners manual page 62

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1998 Volvo S90 NOTE: Do not add additives yourself to the gasoline, unless you are recommended to do so by an authorized Volvo retailer. Fuel requirements, Refueling pg. 55 Octane Rating Alcohol -- Ethanol CAUTION: Fuels containing up to 10% ● Avoid spilling gasoline during Volvo engines are designed for ethanol by volume may be refueling. Gasolines containing optimum performance on used. alcohol can cause damage to unleaded premium gasoline Ethanol may also be referred to painted surfaces, which may not with an octane rating, AKI of as Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol". be covered under the New 91, or above. AKI (ANTI Ethers -- MTBE Vehicle Limited Warranty. KNOCK INDEX) is an average Fuels containing up to 15% ● Do not use gasoline of the Research Octane MTBE may be used. containing methanol (methyl Number, RON, and the Motor alcohol, wood alcohol). This Octane Number, MON, (RON Refueling practice can result in vehicle + MON/ 2). performance deterioration and The minimum octane The fuel tank filler cap is can damage critical parts in the requirement is AKI 87 (RON located behind the door on the fuel system. Such damage may 91). left rear fender. Open cap not be covered under the New slowly during hot weather Vehicle Limited Warranty. Gasoline Containing conditions. ● Allow for fuel expansion by Alcohol and Ethers When filling, position the cap not overfilling the tank. in the special bracket on the Overfilling could also cause "Oxygenated fuels" door. damage to the emission control Some fuel suppliers sell After filling the tank, install the systems. gasoline containing cap and turn until a "click" is "oxygenates" which are usually heard. alcohols or ethers. In some The fuel tank is designed to areas, state or local laws hold approximately 21.1 US require that the service pump gals (80 liters) with sufficient be marked indicating use of volume left over to alcohol or ethers. However, accommodate possible there are areas in which the expansion of the fuel in hot pumps are unmarked. If you are weather. The "usable" capacity not sure whether there is is 20.3 US gallons (77 liters). alcohol or ethers in the gasoline When the fuel level is low, you buy, check with the service such factors as ambient station operator. To meet temperature, the fuel's "vapor seasonal air quality restrictions, pressure" characteristics, and some states require the use of terrain can affect the fuel "oxygenated" fuel in certain pumps' ability to supply the areas. engine with an adequate supply file:///K|/ownersdocs/1998/1998_SV90/98S90_053.htm (3 of 6)12/30/2006 1:52:41 PM

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