Subaru 2003 Legacy - Manual (Page 254)

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In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated
gasolines, which are designed to reduce vehicle emissions. SUBARU
approves the use of reformulated gasoline.
If you are not sure what the fuel contains, you should ask your service
station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates
and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.
As additional guidance, only use fuels suited for your vehicle as ex-
plained below.
D Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than
that specified in this manual.
D Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is sometimes mixed with un-
leaded gasoline. Methanol can be used in your vehicle
ONLY if it
does not exceed 5% of the fuel mixture AND if it is accompanied by
sufficient quantities of the proper cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors
required to prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not use fuel con-
taining methanol
EXCEPT under these conditions.
D If undesirable driveability problems are experienced and you sus-
pect they may be fuel related, try a different brand of gasoline before
seeking service at your SUBARU dealer.
D Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from the
use of improper fuel are not covered under the SUBARU Limited War-
ranty.
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Fuel filler lid and cap
B
Refueling
WARNING
D
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. Before refueling, always
first stop the engine and make sure that there are no lighted ciga-
rettes, open flames or electrical sparks in the adjacent area.
D
When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. Fuel
may be under pressure and spray out of the fuel filler neck espe-
cially in hot weather, which may cause injury.