Use Of Gasoline/Alcohol-Blended Fuels (TS 4-05 02159(R))

Publication date: 1970-01-01
Reference number: TS 4-05 02159(R)

USE OF GASOLINE/ALCOHOL-BLENDED FUELS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 4-05 02159(R), Date of Issue:

USE OF GASOLINE/ALCOHOL-BLENDED FUELS ETHANOL METHANOL - MTBE

Model(s): All Suzuki Models

Division: Automotive

Category: Technical

Section: Engine

Bulletin No.: 4-05 02159(R)

SERVICE INFORMATION

Suzuki has revised its recommendation concerning gasoline/alcohol blended fuels. Please review the following information which summarizes the changes made. Future owner's manuals will reflect the revised recommendations.

Suzuki continues to recommend that customers use straight alcohol-free, unleaded gasoline whenever possible.
In some areas, customers may only have the option of buying unleaded gasoline blended with either alcohol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether). The gasoline/MTBE blend which is alcohol free, is recommended over unleaded gasoline containing alcohol.
If straight alcohol-free unleaded gasoline is not available, or customers prefer to use a gasoline/alcohol blend, then up to 10% ethanol is acceptable.
The use of gasoline/methanol blended fuels are allowable up to a 5% concentration and only if appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors are present in the fuel.

Gasoline/alcohol blends containing ethanol are recommended over gasoline/alcohol blends containing methanol. Leaded premium or leaded regular gasoline should never be used.