2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 375

STARTING AND OPERATING 373 beyond gasoline of the same octane number without Fuel System Cautions MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and reduces emissions system performance in some CAUTION! vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle's of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, performance: therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perforthe gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal mance and damage the emissions control system. and California reformulated gasoline. • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition Materials Added To Fuel malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or malfunctioning and may require immediate seror other additives is not needed under normal conditions vice. Contact your authorized dealer for service and they would result in additional cost. Therefore, you assistance. should not have to add anything to the fuel. (Continued) 5