octane FORD THUNDERBIRD 1996 10.G Owners Manual

232reformulated gasoline is not available when you
refuel, your vehicle can be operated on
non-California fuels. However, even though your
engine will perform adequately on other
gasolines, the performance of the emission
control devices and systems may be adversely
affected. Repair of damage caused by using a
fuel that your vehicle was not designed for may
not be covered by your warranty.
[SV08750( ALL)02/96]
Octane recommendation
[SV08800( ALL)02/96]
Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline
with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not
recommend gasolines labeled as ªregularº in
high altitude areas that are sold with octane
ratings of 86 or even less.
[SV08900( ALL)05/95]
one inch art:0060001-C[SV09200( ALL)02/96]
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes
knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily
under most driving conditions on the
recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician to prevent any
engine damage.
[SV09355( ALL)02/96]
Fuel Quality
[SV09360( ALL)02/96]
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or
hesitation problems try a different brand of fuel.
If the condition persists, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
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Update:Mon Feb 19 10:46:54 1996