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You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume.
Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name
‘‘Gasohol’’.
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume
You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.
METHANOL
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(methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume
You may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by volume
as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to
protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5%
methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance
problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts
of your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station, or
switch to another brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an
oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates mentioned
above are not covered under warranty.
Emission Control System Information
Source of Emissions
The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and
hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen is very important
because, under certain conditions, they react to form photochemical smog when
subjected to sunlight. Carbon monoxide does not react in the same way, but it is
toxic.
This utilizes lean carburetor settings and other systems to reduce the emissions
of carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and hydrocarbons.
Tampering and Altering
Tampering with or altering the emission control system may increase emissions
beyond the legal limit. Among those acts that constitute tampering are:
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Removal or alteration of any part of the intake, fuel, or exhaust systems.
·
Altering or defeating the governor linkage or speed-adjusting mechanism to
cause the engine to operate outside its design parameters.
