Cadillac eldorado 2002 User Manual

It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications
which were developed by the American Automobile
Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association for 
better vehicle performance and engine protection.
Gasolines meeting these specifications could provide
improved driveability and emission control system
performance compared to other gasolines.

In Canada, look for the
“Auto Makers’ Choice”
label on the fuel pump.

If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (see the underhood emission control label), 
it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California
specifications. If this fuel is not available in states
adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle
will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal
specifications, but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may
turn on (see “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the 
Index) and your vehicle may fail a smog

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check test. 

If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for
diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused
by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by
your warranty.

Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane

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enhancing additive

called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline
whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors 
does not recommend the use of such gasolines.