2010 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Convertible - Page 308

STARTING AND OPERATING 307 To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether E-85 perform the following: or not his/her gasoline contains MMT. • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) It is even more important to look for gasolines without • change the engine oil and oil filter MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the higher than those allowed in the United States. engine controller memory MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformuMore extensive repairs will be required for prolonged lated gasolines. exposure to E-85 fuel. Materials Added to Fuel MMT in Gasoline All gasoline sold in the United States is required to MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline detergents or other additives is not needed under normal blended with MMT provides no performance advantage conditions and they would result in additional cost. beyond gasoline of the same octane number without Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug fuel. life and reduces emission system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content 5