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Maintenance and service
Fuel system
Diesel engines are sensitive to contaminants.
Only use diesel from a well-known oil
company. Never fill up with diesel if the
quality is dubious. The large oil companies
also produce a special diesel for use when
the outside temperature is around freezing.
This fuel is less viscous at low temperatures
and reduces the risk of wax building up in the
fuel system.
The risk of condensation building up in the
tank is reduced if the tank is kept well filled.
When refuelling, check that the area around
the fuel filler pipe is clean. Avoid spilling onto
the paintwork. Wash off any spillage with
detergent and water.
Empty tank
No special procedures are required if the
tank runs dry.
RME (Rape Methyl Ester)
A maximum of 5% RME may be mixed with
the diesel.
IMPORTANT!
There is a danger of engine damage if the
RME concentration is greater than 5%.
Diesel
Draining condensation from the
fuel filter
Condensation is separated from the fuel in
the fuel filter. Condensation can disrupt the
engine.
The fuel filter must be drained at the intervals
specified in the Service and Warranty Book
or if it is suspected that the car has been filled
with contaminated fuel.
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