Buick Encore: Top Tier Fuel
GM recommends the use of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine clean, reduce engine deposits, and maintain optimal vehicle performance. Look for the TOP TIER Logo or see www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers and applicable countries.
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Recommended Fuel
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Use regular unleaded gasoline
meeting ASTM specification D4814
with a posted octane rating of 87 -
(R+M)/2 - or higher. Do not use
gasoline with a posted octane rating
of less than 87, as this may cause
engine knock and will lower fuel
economy.
Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with ethanol levels greater than 15% by volume.
Prohibited Fuels
Caution
Do not use fuels with any of the following conditions; doing so may damage the vehicle and void its warranty:
- For vehicles that are not FlexFuel, fuel labeled greater than 15% ethanol by volume, such as mid-level ethanol blends (16-50% ethanol), E85, or FlexFuel.
- Fuel with any amount of
methanol, methylal,
ferrocene, and aniline.
These fuels can corrode metal fuel system parts or damage plastic and rubber parts.
- Fuel containing metals such as methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT), which can damage the emissions control system and spark plugs.
- Fuel with a posted octane rating of less than the recommended fuel. Using this fuel will lower fuel economy and performance, and may decrease the life of the emissions catalyst.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post fuel octane ratings in anti-knock index (AKI). For fuel not to use in a foreign country, see Prohibited Fuels
Fuel Additives
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is highly recommended for use with your vehicle. If your country does not have TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, add ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus−Gasoline to the vehicle's gasoline fuel tank at every oil change or 15 000 km (9,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline and ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus−Gasoline will help keep your vehicle's engine fuel deposit free and performing optimally.
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Filling the Tank (Capless Fuel Fill)
An arrow on the fuel gauge
indicates which side of the vehicle
the fuel door is on. See Fuel Gauge
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
Follow these guidel
Filling the Tank (Capped Fuel Fill)
An arrow on the fuel gauge
indicates which side of the vehicle
the fuel door is on. See Fuel Gauge
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
Follow these guideli
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
testing. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light -
Capless)
SEE MORE:
If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Sized Occupant
If a person of adult size is sitting in
the front outboard passenger seat,
but the OFF indicator is lit, it could
be because that person is not sitting
properly in the seat. Use the
following steps to allow the system
to detect that person and enable the
front outboard passenger frontal
airbag and
Description and operation
Definitions and abbreviations
Throttle Positions
Engine Braking
A condition where the engine is used to slow the vehicle by manually
downshifting during a zero throttle
coastdown.
Full Throttle Downshift
A quick apply of the accelerator pedal to its full travel, forcing a
downshift.
Heavy Throttle
