Is 85 ethanol gas bad for your car?
On average, E85 (fuel containing up to 85% ethanol) is about 30 cents per gallon cheaper nationwide than the E10 blend (10% ethanol) that most of us put in our cars, according to the Renewable Fuels Association. Regardless, your car will probably be OK if you don’t fill it with E85 repeatedly.
What kind of fuel does a Hyundai Sonata use?
Hyundai Sonata: Fuel requirements. Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.
Is it OK to use methanol in a Hyundai?
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your Hyundai. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system.
Do you need to tighten fuel cap on Hyundai Sonata?
(Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.) Do not “top off” after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling. Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise the Malfunction Indicator Light “ ” will illuminate. Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.
Can you put unleaded fuel in a Hyundai Santa Fe?
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling. Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified. (Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.)
What kind of gas does a Hyundai Sonata use?
I took a second look at my maunual and it says for the 2007 Sonata that gas of octain 87 or higher can be used. So i filled up with premium yesterday, and i’ll let you guys know if I notice any difference. Sure, you can use any grade gas but Hyundai sets the minimum when they state 87 octain.
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your Hyundai. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system.
What kind of fuel should I use in my Hyundai?
Hyundai recommends that fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) should not be used in your Hyundai. Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle performance and produce vapor lock or hard starting.
Can you use 87 Octain gas in a Hyundai?
Sure, you can use any grade gas but Hyundai sets the minimum when they state 87 octain. The “or higher” part of that statement is purely optional (Hyundai is NOT saying you can’t use it) so, yes, you can spend more for premium but I,like others here,say it is a waste of $$$.