2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 147
2005 Dodge Stratus Manual
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STARTING AND DRIVING 147 CAUTION! Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will damage the engine, catalytic converter, and the oxygen sensors. Further, using leaded gasoline is illegal, and will void warranty coverage of the engine, catalytic converter, and oxygen sensors. Gasoline additives Many fuel suppliers add detergents to their gasoline to minimize fuel injector fouling and to control intake valve deposits. These detergent gasolines are highly recommended for use in your vehicle. They help keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly. Octane requirement 2.4 liter engine model Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane rating of 87 [(MON+RON)/2], or 91 RON. 3.0 liter engine model Your vehicle is designed to operate on regular grade unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane rating of 87 [(MON+RON)/2], or 91 RON. If optimum performance is wanted, it is recommended to use premium grade unleaded gasoline having an octane rating of 91 [(MON+RON)/2], or 95 RON. MON: Motor Octane Number RON: Research Octane Number Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning fuel referred to as "Reformulated Gasoline". Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are specially blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gasolines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will provide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components. 5