1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 235

In Canada, some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called MMT. If you use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp onyour instrument panel may also turn on. If this happens, return to your authorized Corvette dealer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in anothercountry outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never 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 anauto club, or contact a major oil company thatdoes business inthe country where you'll be driving. You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us where you'regoing and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation, North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 To pfovide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, ailowing 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. I NOTICE: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don't use it. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn't be covered under your warranty. L A