Fuel System - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

Diesel

Fuel system

Diesel engines are sensitive to contaminants.
Only use diesel from a well-know oil company.
Never fill up with diesel if the quality is dubious.
Special diesel for winter use is available from the
large oil companies. 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 spills with detergent and water.
Empty tank
No special procedures are required if the tank
runs dry. The fuel system is bled automatically.
RME (Rape Methyl Ester)
Diesel may be mix with max. 5% RME.
Draining condensation from the
fuel filter
The fuel filter removes condensation, which
could otherwise affect engine function, from
the fuel. The fuel filter should be drained as
specified in the Service and Warranty Book,
and when you suspect that the car has been
filled with contaminated fuel.
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