2012 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle Owner's Manual (Page 18 of 147)

2012 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle Owner's Manual
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Model: 2012 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle
Pages: 147
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Gasoline containing METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER (MTBE): Gasoline/MTBE blends
are a mixture of gasoline and as much as 15% MTBE. Gasoline/MTBE blends can be used
in your motorcycle.
ETHANOL fuel is a mixture of ethanol (Grain alcohol) and unleaded gasoline. While ethanol
does have an impact on fuel mileage, fuels with an ethanol content of up to 10% may be
used in your motorcycle without affecting vehicle performance. U.S. EPA regulations
currently indicate that fuels with 15% ethanol (E15) are restricted from use in motorcycles at
the time of this publication. Motorcycles delivered in some countries are calibrated to
operate with higher ethanol concentrations to meet the fuel standards in those countries.
REFORMULATED OR OXYGENATED GASOLINES (RFG): Reformulated gasoline is a
term used to describe gasoline blends that are specifically designed to burn cleaner than
other types of gasoline, leaving fewer tailpipe emissions. They are also formulated to
evaporate less when you are filling your tank. Reformulated gasolines use additives to
oxygenate the gas. Your motorcycle will run normally using this type of gas and Harley
Davidson recommends you use it when possible, as an aid to cleaner air in our
environment.
Do not use race gas. Use of these fuels will damage the fuel system.
Harley Davidson recommends using SCREAMIN' EAGLE SUPER OCTANE BOOST to
raise fuel octane. This is the only octane booster that has been extensively tested and
approved for use with Harley Davidson engines and components.
Some gasoline blends might adversely affect the starting, driveability or fuel efficiency of the
motorcycle. If any of these problems are experienced, try a different brand of gasoline or gasoline
with a higher octane blend.
Fuel
Always use a good quality unleaded gasoline. Octane ratings are usually found on the pump.
Refer to Octane Ratings.
Avoid spills. Slowly remove filler cap. Do not fill above
bottom of filler neck insert, leaving air space for fuel
expansion. Secure filler cap after refueling. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00028a)
Use care when refueling. Pressurized air in fuel tank can
force gasoline to escape through filler tube. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00029a)
Modern service station pumps dispense a high flow of gasoline into a motorcycle fuel tank making
air entrapment and pressurization a possibility.
Octane Ratings
SPECIFICATION RATING
Pump Octane (R+M)/2 91 (95 RON)


General
Year 2012
Make Harley-Davidson
Model V-Rod Muscle
Language English
Pages 147
Filetype PDF (Download)
File size 3 MB

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