Fuel Quality; Running Out Of Fuel; Filling A Portable Fuel Container; Long-Term Storage - Ford Transit Owner's Manual

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.
Use diesel that meets the
specification defined by EN 590 or
the relevant national specification.
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.

Long-Term Storage

Most diesel fuels contain biodiesel. We
recommend that you fill the fuel tank with
fuel that does not contain biodiesel if you
intend to store your vehicle for more than
two months. Alternatively, we recommend
that you seek advice from your dealer.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

Avoid running out of fuel, this can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Transit (TTG) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2014, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3612en enGBR, Edition date: 12/2013
Fuel and Refueling
If your vehicle has run out of fuel:
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container

Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up when filling
an ungrounded fuel container:
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Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container
may damage the fuel system filler neck or
its seal and cause fuel to run onto the
ground.
to run onto the ground.
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Normally, adding five liters of fuel is
enough to restart the engine. If your
vehicle is on a steep grade, more fuel
may be required.
You may need to cycle the ignition from
off to on several times after refueling
to allow the fuel system to pump the
fuel from the tank to the engine. On
restarting, cranking time will take a few
seconds longer than normal.
Only use an approved fuel container to
transfer fuel to your vehicle. Place the
container on the ground when filling.
Do not fill a fuel container while it is
inside your vehicle (including the cargo
area).
Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container while filling.
Do not use a device that holds the fuel
pump nozzle lever in the fill position.
WARNINGS
Do not insert the nozzle of a fuel
container or an aftermarket funnel
into the fuel system filler neck. This
Do not prise or push open a capless
fuel system. This may damage the
fuel system or its seal and cause fuel