1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 249

In Canada, some gasolines contain octane-enhancing an additive calledMMT. If you use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp onyour instrument panel may turn on. If this happens, return to your authorized Oldsmobileretailer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuelnot recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn't be covered by your warranty. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines the United States in are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly. Therefore,you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your areato help clean the air. General Motors recommends that youuse these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you'll be driving. You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us where you're going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation, North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioLl H 8P7 NOTICE: Your vehicle was not designed fuel that for contains methanol. Don't use it. It can corrode metal partsin your fuel system and damage also plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn't be covered under your warranty. 6-3