Fuel

FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
The fuel must meet ASTM Standard: D4814 (U.S.), CGSB 3.5-M87 (Canada).

OCTANE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Octane Recommended: 87 [(R+M)/2] octane where R = research octane number, and M = motor octane number.

GASOLINE WITH ADDITIVES
Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether
Fuel containing Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) may be used, providing there is no more than 15% MTBE by volume.

Ethanol
Fuel containing ethanol (ethyl) or grain alcohol may be used, providing there is no more than 10% ethanol alcohol by volume.

Methanol
Fuel containing methanol (methyl) or wood alcohol may be used, providing there is no more than 5% methanol by volume. Use of fuel (gasohol) that contains more than 5% methanol can corrode metal fuel system components and damage plastic and rubber parts.