2009 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 331

STARTING AND OPERATING 329 Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as "reformulated gasoline". "Reformulated gasolines" contain oxygenates and are specifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. The manufacturer supports the use of "reformulated gasolines". Properly blended "reformulated gasolines" will provide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components. Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxygenates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. CAUTION! DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol or E85 Ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and drivability problems and may damage critical fuel system components. Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of Methanol. E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle's warranty. 5