Infiniti FX I owners manual page 358

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O Thefuelshouldbeunleadedandhave eling.Gasolinecontainingoxygenatescanknock is a metallic rapping noise.) If se- anoctaneratingnolowerthanthatrec-causepaintdamage.vere, this can lead to engine damage. If ommendedforunleadedgasoline.E-85 fuel you detect a persistent heavy spark knock O If an oxygenate-blend, excepting a evenwhenusinggasolineofthestatedoc- tane rating, or if you hear steady spark methanolblend,isused,itshouldcon-E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85%fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gaso-knock while holding a steady speed on tain no more than 10% oxygenate. line. E-85 can only be used in a Flexiblelevel roads, have your dealer correct the (MTBE may, however, be added up to Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 fuel incondition. Failure to correct the condition 15%.) your vehicle. U.S. government regulationsis misuse of the vehicle, for which INFINITI O If a methanol blend is used, it should require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps tois not responsible. contain no more than 5% methanol be identified by a small, square, orange Incorrect ignition timing will result in (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It and black label with the common abbre-knocking, after-run or overheating. This in should also contain a suitable amountviation or the appropriate percentage for turn may cause excessive fuel consump- of appropriate cosolvents and corro- that region.tion or damage to the engine. If any of the sion inhibitors. If not properly formu- above symptoms are encountered, have lated with appropriate cosolvents and Aftermarket fuel additivesyour vehicle checked at an INFINITI dealer corrosion inhibitors, such methanolINFINITI does not recommend the use of or other competent service facility. blends may cause fuel system damageany fuel additives (i.e. fuel injectorHowever, now and then you may notice and/or vehicle performance problems. cleaner, octane booster, intake valve de-light spark knock for a short time while ac- Atthistime,sufficientdataisnotavail-posit removers, etc.) which are sold com-celerating or driving up hills. This is no abletoensurethatallmethanolblends cause for concern, because you get the mercially. Many of these additives in- aresuitableforuseinINFINITIvehicles.tended for gum, varnish or deposit re- greatest fuel benefit when there is light moval may contain active solvent or spark knock for a short time under heavy If any undesirable driveability problems engineload. such as engine stalling and hard hot similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel system and engine. starting are experienced after using oxygenate-blendfuels,immediately Octane rating tips change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuelUsing unleaded gasoline with an octane with a low blend of MTBE.rating lower than recommended can cause Takecarenottospillgasolineduringrefu-persistent, heavy spark knock. (Spark 9-4 Technicalandconsumerinformation w07.3.7/S50-D/V5.0X

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