Fuel Consumption, Fuel, Refuelling - Vauxhall Combo Owner's Manual

Fuel consumption,
fuel, refuelling
Fuel consumption ................................ 121
Fuel for petrol engines ........................ 121
Fuel for diesel engines......................... 122
Fuel filler cap........................................ 122
Refuelling.............................................. 122
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption is determined under
specific driving conditions – see page 200.
Special equipment increases the weight of
the vehicle. As a result, they can increase
fuel consumption and reduce the specified
maximum speed.
There is increased friction between engine
and transmission parts during the first
600 miles (1000 kilometres). This increases
fuel consumption.

Fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling

Fuel for petrol engines
Commercially available high-quality fuel
with a maximum ethanol content of 5% as
per DIN EN 228 (catalytic converter -
see page 124, octane numbers -
see page 198).
Fuel quality has a decisive influence on
power output, running behaviour and
service life of the engine. The additives
contained in the fuel play an important role
in this regard. You should therefore only
use high-quality fuels containing additives.
Fuels with ethanol content greater than 5%
do not comply with DIN EN 228 and must
not be used unless the vehicle has been
specifically developed and approved for
use of such.
Fuel with too low an octane number can
cause pinking. Vauxhall cannot be held
liable for resulting damage.
Petrol with a higher octane number can
always be used.
Pump nozzles for leaded fuel cannot be
inserted into the filler neck of vehicles that
operate on unleaded fuel.
The ignition timing is automatically
adjusted according to the grade of fuel
used (octane number) – see page 198.
Use of petrol with an octane rating of 95
will ensure economical driving.
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