User guide

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 spe-

cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-

prove air quality.

The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso-

lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro-

vide excellent performance and durability of engine and

fuel system components.

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-

genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen-

ates 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!

For vehicles equipped with a 2.4L or 3.5L engine, DO

NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or E85 Etha-

nol. Use of these blends may result in starting and

driveability problems and may damage critical fuel

system components.

NOTE: The 2.7L engine is now rated for E85 Ethanol

use (EXCEPT CALIFORNIAEMISSION STATES). Only

vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on

E-85. For more information, see “Flexible Fuel” in this

section.

Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or

E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the

manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from

Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of Metha-

nol.

STARTING AND OPERATING 309