NOTICE!
Do not use ethanol blends that contain a
higher percentage of ethanol than gasoline, such as
E85 (85% ethanol) or E98. Volvo Penta engines are
not designed to run on high percentages of ethanol.
Loss of performance will occur. Engine damage may
also occur; damage caused by fuel with too high a per-
centage of ethanol is not covered by warranty.
Regardless of the ethanol content, the fuel must meet
the octane requirements stated above.
US Only
Fuel with 15% ethanol (E15) is now available in the
United States. Fuel pumps using E15 fuel will be
marked with the label shown at left.
Federal law prohibits the use of E15 fuel in boats.
Fuel System Care
Ethanol has several characteristics that can create
problems in marine fuel systems. It acts as a solvent
and it attracts and holds water in a much higher per-
centage than non-ethanol fuels. Users of ethanol-
blended fuels must take additional care in the mainte-
nance of their fuel systems. Ethanol blended fuels
should not cause engine problems if the fuel and fuel
system are properly maintained accorded to the
instructions given in this manual.See
Maintenance;
Fuel System,
and
Storage
.
NOTICE!
Fuel system or engine damage caused by
water, foreign particles, sludge, or gums created by
improperly handled ethanol fuel is not covered by war-
ranty
Methanol
Do not use any gasoline containing methanol in Volvo
Penta engines.
NOTICE!
Serious engine damage may result from the
continued use of fuel containing methanol. Any result-
ing engine damage is not covered by the warranty.
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