Fusion L4-2.3L VIN Z (2006)
Fuel: Specifications
Fuel ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 87 Octane
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FUEL
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel
or fuel additives with metallic compounds, including manganese-based additives. Studies indicate that these additives can cause your vehicles
emission control system to deteriorate more rapidly. In Canada, premium grade fuel generally contains more metallic additives than regular fuel. We
recommend using regular grade fuel. In Canada, many fuels contain metallic additives, but fuels free of such additives may be available; check with
your local fuel dealer. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can damage critical fuel system components. Repairs to correct the effects of using a
fuel for which your vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your warranty.
OCTANE RECOMMENDATIONS
Your vehicle is designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not recommend the use of gasolines
labeled as "Regular" that are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks
lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating.
FUEL QUALITY
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. "Premium" unleaded
gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to become more
pronounced. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended
octane rating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel
may not be covered by your warranty. Many of the worlds automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications
to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be
used when available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter.
