GMC Terrain: Recommended Fuel - Fuel - Driving and Operating - GMC Terrain Owner's ManualGMC Terrain: 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 driving. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, the engine needs service.

    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 ...

    Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
    At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB&-3.5 or 3.511 in Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopen ...

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    Information screen display
    Brake warning display When “RELEASE PARKING BRAKE” is displayed This warning is displayed if you drive with the parking brake still applied. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster only ...

    Engine malfunction (amber)
    Engine malfunction (amber) Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on. If the lamp flashes or illuminates at any other time, there is a fault with the engine. Avoid high speeds and se ...

    Changing a wheel
    Removing a wheel Location of jack, towing eyelet1 and tools ...