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Starting and operating / Fuel
In addition , some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines , which are designed to reduce vehicle emissions . SUBARU approves the use of reformulated gasoline .
If you are not sure what the fuel contains , you should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions .
As additional guidance , only use fuels suited for your vehicle as explained in the following .
. Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that specified in this manual .
. Methanol ( methyl or wood alcohol ) is sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline . Methanol can be used in your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5 % of the fuel mixture AND if it is accompanied by sufficient quantities of the proper cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors required to prevent damage to the fuel system . Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under these conditions .
. If undesirable driveability problems are experienced and you suspect they may be fuel related , try a different brand of gasoline before seeking service at your
SUBARU dealer .
. Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from the use of improper fuel are not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty .
! Gasoline for cleaner air ( 2.5 L engine models )
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Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system . This helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly , and is a way of doing your part for cleaner air . If you continuously use a high quality fuel with the proper detergent and other additives , you should never need to add any fuel system cleaning agents to your fuel tank .
Many gasolines are now blended with materials called oxygenates . Use of these fuels can also help keep the air cleaner . Oxygenated blend fuels , such as ethanol ( ethyl or grain alcohol ) may be used in your vehicle , but should contain no more than 10 % ethanol for the proper operation of your SUBARU .
Do not use any gasoline that contains more than 10 % ethanol , including from any pump labeled E15 , E30 , E50 or E85 ( which are only some examples of fuel containing more than 10 % ethanol ).
In addition , some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines , which are designed to reduce vehicle emissions . SUBARU approves the use of reformulated gasoline .
If you are not sure what the fuel contains , you should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions .
As additional guidance , only use fuels suited for your vehicle as explained in the following .
. Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that specified in this manual .
. Methanol ( methyl or wood alcohol ) is sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline . Methanol can be used in your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5 % of the fuel mixture AND if it is accompanied by sufficient quantities of the proper cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors required to prevent damage to the fuel system . Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under these conditions .
. If undesirable driveability problems are experienced and you suspect they may be fuel related , try a different brand of gasoline before seeking service at your