1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 186

Service &Appearance Care MTBE and ethanol. By doing so, you can helpclean the air, especially in those partsof the country that have high carbon monoxide levels. In addition,some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline. By doing so, you can helpclean the air,especially in those partsof the country that have If you plan on driving in another high ozone levels. country outside theU.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do You should ask your service station not use leaded gasoline. If you use even operators if their gasolines contain one tankful,your emission controls deposit controladditives and won't work well or at all. With oxygenates, and if they have been continuous use, spark plugs can get reformulated to reduce vehicle fouled, the exhaustsystem can corrode, emissions. and your engine oil can deteriorate quicltly. Your vehicle's oxygen sensor will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Fuels inForei' Countries To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact amajor oil company that does business inthe country whereyou'll be driving. You can also write us at thefollowing address for advice. Just tell us where you're going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 184