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The recommended gasoline octane rating for your engine is listed on a label inside of the fuel filler If unleaded Premium grade gasoline is specified for your vehicle, then Volkswagen recommends using The gasoline grades most commonly sold in the United States and Canada have the following octane Premium grade: 91 to 96 AKI Unleaded gasoline Unleaded gasoline is available throughout the USA and Canada. Volkswagen recommends that you Gasoline containing alcohol or MTBE You may use unleaded gasoline blended with alcohol or MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether), commonly Blends of gasoline and methanol (wood alcohol or methyl alcohol): Anti-Knock Index (AKI) must be 87 or higher. Blends of gasoline and ethanol (grain alcohol or ethyl alcohol): Anti-Knock Index (AKI) must be 87 or higher. Blends of gasoline and MTBE: Anti-Knock Index (AKI) must be 87 or higher. Seasonally adjusted gasoline Many fuels are blended especially for winter or summer conditions. When seasons change, WARNING Starting fluids can explode and cause a run-away vehicle condition. Never use starting assist fluids.
NOTICE Never use fuel with an octane rating lower than 87 AKI/91 RON. Using lower octane fuel may cause expensive engine damage. Never use leaded gasoline! Leaded gasoline will severely damage your vehicle's catalytic converter. Methanol-blended fuels that do not meet the criteria listed above may cause corrosion and may damage plastic and rubber parts in the fuel system. |