E-85 usage in non-flex fuel vehicles, Mmt in gasoline – Ram Trucks 2015 Cargo Van Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso-

line containing up to 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with

higher ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Lim-

ited Warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85

fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
• Operate in a lean mode.
• OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on.
• Poor engine performance.
• Poor cold start and cold drivability.
• Increased risk for fuel system component corrosion.
To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with

E-85 perform the following:
• Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer).

• Change the engine oil and oil filter.
• Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the

engine controller memory.

More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged

exposure to E-85 fuel.

MMT In Gasoline

Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT)

is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is

blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline

blended with MMT provides no performance advantage

beyond gasoline of the same octane number without

MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug

life and reduces emissions system performance in some

vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline

without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content

of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,

therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether

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