Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

If the vehicle has the 3.9L V6 engine (VIN Code M), you can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel. In all other engines, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Gasoline Octane.

Vehicles that have the 3.9L V6 engine (VIN Code M) have a green fuel cap and can use 85% ethanol fuel (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol).

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