Dodge Durango 2015, Operating Information Manual

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E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles
Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible
with gasoline containing 10% ethanol (E10).
Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with
E-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of
these symptoms:
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Operate in a lean mode.
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OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on.
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Poor engine performance.
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Poor cold start and cold drivability.
•
Increased risk for fuel system component
corrosion.
To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled
once with E-85 perform the following:
•
Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized
dealer).
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Change the engine oil and oil filter.
•
Disconnect and reconnect the battery to re-
set the engine controller memory.
More extensive repairs will be required for pro-
longed exposure to E-85 fuel.
MMT In Gasoline
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
(MMT) is a manganese containing metallic addi-
tive that is blended into some gasoline to increase
octane. Gasoline blended with MMT provides no
performance advantage beyond gasoline of the
same octane number without MMT. Gasoline
blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and
reduces emission system performance in some
vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that
gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle.
The MMT content of gasoline may not be indi-
cated on the gasoline pump; therefore, you
should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not
his/her gasoline contains MMT.
Materials Added to Fuel
Besides using unleaded gasoline with the
proper octane rating, gasolines that contain
detergents, corrosion and stability additives are
recommended. Using gasolines that have these
additives will help improve fuel economy, re-
duce emissions, and maintain vehicle perfor-
mance.
Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning
agents should be avoided. Many of these ma-
terials intended for gum and varnish removal
may contain active solvents or similar ingredi-
ents. These can harm fuel system gasket and
diaphragm materials.
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is
deadly. Follow the precautions below to pre-
vent carbon monoxide poisoning:
•
Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless and odor-
less gas which can kill. Never run the
engine in a closed area, such as a garage,
and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for an extended period of
time. If the vehicle is stopped in an open
area with the engine running for more than
a short period, adjust the ventilation sys-
tem to force fresh, outside air into the
vehicle.
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