GMC Terrain: Fuel
Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies. A list of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www.toptiergas.com.
Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑53. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑51.
Fuel
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Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If
the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred
to as spark knock, might be heard when ...
See also:
Models with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front
passenger, and window-side rear passengers
Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental
restraint system in addition to a
lap/shoulder belt at each front seating
position and each rear window-side seating
positions. The supplemental re ...
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline
To ensure the longevity and full performance of the engine, only premiumgrade
unleaded gasoline may be used. If there is no premium-grade unleaded gasoline available
and regular-grade unleaded ...
Things you need to know
Operate the system only when
it is
safe to do so.
The requirements of national Road Traffic
Regulations always apply.
Observation of traffic signs and local traffic
regulations always take pri ...