1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 231
1997 Pontiac Grand Am Manual
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Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT areused, spark plug life may bereduced and youremission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on. this occurs, return to your authorized If Pontiac dealer for service. I NOTICE: Your vehicle was not designed fuel that for contains methanol. Don't use It can corrode it. metal partsin your fuel system and damage also plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn't be covered under your warranty. Fuels in Foreign Countries " To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States 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 area to help clean the air. General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier. If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Ne use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn't be covered by your warranty. To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a majoroil 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 International Product Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 6-4