Shelby Charger L4-135 2.2L SOHC (1984)
Fuel: Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel - Alcohol Fuel Recommendations
Models
All Gasoline Fueled
Subject
Alcohol Blend Fuels
Index
FUEL
Date
October 22, 1984 No..
14-52-84
P-4644-C
The increasing availability of gasolines containing alcohol has resulted in the need to provide additional information relative to driveability problems that
may be experienced with the use of gasolines containing alcohol. Chrysler's 1984 and 1985 Owner's Manual statement on gasolines containing alcohol
reads as follows:
Gasolines Containing Alcohol
Some gasolines sold at service stations contain alcohol, although they may not be so identified. Use of fuels containing alcohol is not recommended,
unless the nature of the blend can be determined as being satisfactory.
Gasohol -
A mixture of 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) and 90%
unleaded gasoline may be used in your vehicle. If driveability problems are experienced as a result of using gasohol, it is recommended that the
vehicle be operated on gasoline.
Methanol -
Do not use gasolines containing Methanol (wood
alcohol). Use of this type of alcohol can result in vehicle
performance deterioration and damage critical parts in the fuel
pump, carburetor, and other fuel system components. Fuel
system damage and vehicle performance problems, resulting from
the use of gasolines containing Methanol, may not be covered by
the new vehicle warranty.
The following comments do not appear in the owners manuals.
Although gasohol is not recommended, it may be used. However, driveability problems may be experienced, such as longer starting times,
hesitation/stumble on accelerations, and/or loss of power on accelerations resulting from fuel foaming/vapor lock due primarily to the increased volatility
of the gasohol.
For customer complaints of this nature, and if the customer is using gasohol or a fuel of unknown corn position, it is strongly recommended that the
vehicle be returned to 100% unleaded gasoline to obtain maximum driveability, performance, and fuel economy.
You can easily test the fuel for the presence and percentage of alcohol by using Miller Tool #C-4846. This special tool is listed in your Miller Tool
Catalog.
It is our recommendation that customers are made aware of the cautionary fuel statement in the Owner's Manual in order to avoid unnecessary
driveability complaints.
Customers may question the availability of alcohol-free fuel. As of the date this bulletin was printed 22 states will have passed alcohol labeling laws
which require a label on the pump if alcohol is present in the gasoline.
The attached is a partial list of where the major fuel suppliers stand on alcohol blended fuels. Discretionary use of alcohol blends by independent
retailers, however, may occur and should be recognized.
POLICY:
Information only