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In the chapter “Technical Data” and on the inside of the tank flap
you will find information on the correct octane rating for your
engine.
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General notes
•Unleaded petrol must comply with DIN EN1)228 and leaded
petrol with
DIN 51 600.
•If, in an emergency, the octane rating of the available petrol is
lower than that required by the engine, only drive with medium
engine speeds and low engine loading. H Hi
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Fill tank with
petrol of the correct octane rating as soon as possible.
•Fuel with a higher octane rating than that required by the engine
can be used without limitation. There are, however, no advantages
regarding output and consumption.
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Even one tankful of leaded petrol will detract from the efficiency ofthe
catalytic converter.
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Petrol additives
The quality of the fuel has a decisive influence upon the running
behavior, performance and service life of the engine. The additives
which are mixed into the petrol are of particular significance. Itis
therefore advisable only to use good q qu
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Diesel
Diesel fuel must correspond to DIN EN1)590.
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RME fuel (“diester”)
According to norm DIN 51 6063).
Vehicles with diesel engines can also run on
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Methyl Ester).
Ask your Technical Service Centre or automobile club where
biodiesel is available.
See chapter "Filling the tank".
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1)European norm2)Cetan-Zahl (Cetane Number). Measure of diesel fuel ignitability.3)DIN preliminary Norm
