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Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087691) -
2015 - CRC - 7/8/14
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Driving and Operating
Fuel
Use the recommended fuel for
proper vehicle maintenance.
If the vehicle has a V6 engine, use
regular unleaded petrol with a
posted octane rating of 95 RON or
higher, otherwise an audible
knocking noise may be heard.
If heavy knocking is heard when
using petrol rated at 95 RON or
higher, the engine needs service.
If the vehicle has a V8 engine, use
premium unleaded petrol with a
posted octane rating of 97 RON or
higher. Regular unleaded petrol
rated at 95 RON or higher can be
used, but acceleration and fuel
economy will be reduced, and an
audible knocking noise may be
heard. If this occurs, use a petrol
rated at 97 RON or higher as soon
as possible. Otherwise, the engine
could be damaged. If heavy
knocking is heard when using petrol
rated at 97 RON or higher, the
engine needs service.
Use of Seasonal Fuels
Use summer and winter fuels in the
appropriate season. The fuels
industry automatically modifies the
fuel for the appropriate season.
If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for
long periods of time, driving or
starting could be affected. Drive the
vehicle until the fuel is at one-half
tank or less, then refuel with the
current seasonal fuel.
Prohibited Fuels
Petrols containing oxygenates such
as ethers and ethanol, as well as
reformulated petrols, are available in
some cities. If these petrols comply
with the previously described
specification, then they are
acceptable to use. However, E85
(85% ethanol) and other fuels
containing more than 15% ethanol
must be used only in FlexFuel
vehicles.
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Caution
Do not use fuel containing
methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in the fuel system and also
damage plastic and rubber parts.
That damage would not be
covered under the vehicle
warranty.
Some petrols, mainly high octane
racing petrols, can contain an
octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use
petrols and/or fuel additives with
MMT as they can reduce spark plug
life and affect emission control
system performance. The
malfunction indicator lamp may turn
on. If this occurs, see your dealer
for service.
Fuel Additives
Petrol should contain detergent
additives that help prevent engine
and fuel system deposits from
