Fuel Quality - Ford RANGER Owner's Manual

FUEL QUALITY

WARNINGS
Do not mix gasoline with oil, diesel
or other liquids. This could cause a
chemical reaction.
Do not use leaded gasoline or
gasoline with additives containing
other metallic compounds (e.g.
manganese-based). They could damage
the emission system.
Note: We recommend that you use only
high quality fuel.
Note: We do not recommend the use of
additional additives or other engine
treatments for normal vehicle use.
Use minimum 91 octane unleaded gasoline
that meets the specification defined by EN
228 or the equivalent national
specification.
Your vehicle is suitable for use with ethanol
blends up to 20% (E20).
Long-Term Storage
Most gasoline contains ethanol. We
recommend that you fill the fuel tank with
fuel that does not contain ethanol if you
intend to store your vehicle for more than
two months. Alternatively, we recommend
that you seek advice from an authorized
dealer.
FUEL QUALITY
WARNINGS
Do not mix diesel with oil, gasoline
or other liquids. This could cause a
chemical reaction.
Do not add kerosene, paraffin or
gasoline to diesel. This could cause
damage to the fuel system.
Fuel and Refueling
Note: We recommend that you use only
high quality fuel.
Note: We do not recommend the use of
additional additives or other engine
treatments for normal vehicle use.
Note: We do not recommend the use of
additional additives to prevent fuel waxing.
Biodiesel Usage
Your vehicle is suitable for use with
biodiesel blends up to 10% (B10).You can
achieve acceptable engine performance
and durability using B10 by adhering to
below guidelines.
Note: Use diesel fuel that meets the
equivalent specification defined by EN 590
or the relevant national specification, from
a trusted fuel supplier
Note: If your vehicle experiences low
temperature fuel waxing issues, consider
using different diesel brands or diesel with
lower biodiesel content.
Long-Term Storage
Most diesel fuels contain biodiesel. Do not
leave vehicles filled with B10 fuels parked
for more than 1 month. Diesel fuels
containing biodiesel can degrade quickly
when stored for long periods of time,
especially when exposed to warm and
humid conditions. Alternatively, we
recommend that you seek advice from your
dealer.
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WARNING
Do not use raw oils, fats or waste
cooking greases, these are not
biodiesel.