Fuel Formulations
Do not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock inhibitor, and do not use lead additives.
Besides damaging the exhaust emission control systems on your vehicle, lead has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer.
Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent.
Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to
certain forms of cancer. If you live in an area
where you must fill your own gas tank, take
precautions. These may include:
• standing upwind away from the filler nozzle
while refueling
• refueling only at gas stations with vapor
recovery systems that fully seal the mouth
of the filler neck during refueling
• wearing neoprene gloves while handling a
fuel filler nozzle.
See also:
CHECK ENGINE Malfunction indicatorlight
On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII): As you drive,
a computer called "OBDII" monitors your vehicle's
engine, transmission, electrical and emission
systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will
light ...
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If this light comes on while the
vehicle is being driven, or remains
on for longer than approximately
10 seconds after the vehicle has
been started, the SRS system's
diagnostic functions have de ...
Tire age
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used. It is recommended
that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal service. Heat caused by
hot climates, frequent high loading c ...