Fuels Containing Alcohol

Some conventional fuels blended with alcohol are available in some locales to help reduce emissions to meet clean air standards. If you plan to use blended fuel, check that it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement.

Except Thailand

The following fuel blends can be used in your vehicle:

Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) up to 10% by volume.

Petrol containing ethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol.

The use of petrol containing more than 10% ethanol may:

Damage the painting of the fuel tank.

Damage the rubber tubes of the fuel line.

Cause corrosion of the fuel tank.

Cause poor drivability.

Thailand only

The following fuel blends can be used in your vehicle:

Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) up to 20% by volume.

Petrol containing ethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol.

NOTICE Use of blended fuels containing higher than approved percentages can damage metal, rubber, plastic parts of your fuel system.

If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms or performance problems, try a different brand of petrol.

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