Anti-Knock Index (AKI) must be 87 or higher.
Blend must contain no more than 3% methanol.
Blend must contain more than 2% co-solvents.
Blends of gasoline and ethanol (grain alcohol or ethyl alcohol):
Anti-Knock Index (AKI) must be 87 or higher.
Blend must contain no more than 15% ethanol.
Blends of gasoline and MTBE:
Anti-Knock Index (AKI) must be 87 or higher.
Blend must contain no more than 15% MTBE.
Seasonally adjusted gasoline
Many fuels are blended especially for winter or summer conditions. When seasons change, Volkswagen suggests that you buy fuel at busy stations where the
seasonal adjustment is more likely to be made earlier.
WARNING
Starting fluids can explode and cause a run-away vehicle condition.
Never use starting assist fluids.
NOTE
Never use fuel with an octane rating lower than 87 AKI/91 RON. Using lower octane fuel may cause expensive engine damage.
Never use leaded gasoline! Leaded gasoline will severely damage your vehicle's catalytic converter.
Methanol-blended fuels that do not meet the criteria listed above may cause corrosion and may damage plastic and rubber parts in the fuel system.
Never use fuels that contain lead or other metals (check listing on the fuel pump). Even lead replacement gasoline (LRP fuels) contain metallic additives in
high concentrations. They can damage the engine.
Do not use fuels that fail to meet the criteria above, or with contents that cannot be identified.
If you cannot tell whether a particular fuel blend meets the criteria above, ask your service station or its fuel supplier. If you notice a loss of fuel economy or
drivability and performance problems using one of these fuel blends, we recommend that you switch to unblended fuel.
Using fuels that are different from those specified above can damage your vehicle's engine and fuel system and cause performance problems.
Damage to the engine and fuel system and performance problems caused by using fuels that are different from those specified above or by using starting
assist fluids are not the responsibility of Volkswagen and are not covered under the Emission warranties or any other Volkswagen Limited Warranty.
Even a single tank full of leaded fuel can do major damage to the catalytic converter and degrade its effectiveness in reducing polluting emissions.
If you notice a loss of fuel economy or drivability and performance problems using one of these fuel blends, we recommend that you switch to unblended fuel.
Never use fuel line antifreeze offered for gasoline engines.
Gasoline additives
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ
Additives are used to improve the quality of the gasoline.
Fuel quality impacts the operating performance, efficiency and service life of the engine. Therefore, use high quality gasoline that is already blended by the fuel
supplier with suitable gasoline additives that do not contain metal. The additives provide corrosion protection, clean the fuel system, and help prevent deposits on
the engine.
Volkswagen recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. For more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the official Web site
If quality gasoline with additives that do not contain metal is not available or engine malfunctions occur, you should add the required additives while refueling
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Not all gasoline additives are effective. Using the wrong additives can cause significant and expensive damage to the engine and the catalytic converter. Never use
additives that contain metal. Please note that metal can be included in some aftermarket gasoline additives that are available to be added to gasoline during or afte
refueling to help improve knock resistance or increase the octane rating.
Volkswagen recommends using only additives approved by Volkswagen. Appropriate additives as well as instructions on how to use them are available from your
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Do not add any other gasoline additives.
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