Diesel - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

diesel fuel with a bio-diesel content of
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more than 7%
diesel fuel with a bio-diesel content of up
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to 7%, which does not fulfill the require-
ments stated under "Fuel grade"
The sulfur content of the diesel fuel may not
exceed the following values:
Euro 6 diesel engine 50 ppm
Euro 5 diesel engine ≥ 50 ppm
Euro 4 diesel engine ≥ 500 ppm
Euro 3 diesel engine ≥ 2500 ppm
You will generally find information about the
fuel grade on the filling pump. If there is no
identification on the filling pump, consult a
gas station attendant.
For more information about refueling
( page 148).
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You can obtain information about modifi-
cation options for operation with alterna-
tive fuels (bio-diesel fuels) from any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Diesel at very low outside temperatures
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WARNING
If you heat fuel system components, e.g. with
a hot-air gun or open flame, these compo-
nents could be damaged. This can cause fuel
to escape and ignite. Depending on the type
of damage, fuel may also not escape until the
engine is running. There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
Never heat fuel system components. Contact
a qualified specialist workshop to rectify the
malfunction.
Refill only with commercially available
ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL (ULSD, maxi-
mum sulfur content 15 ppm), which fulfills the
ASTM D975 standard.
The flow properties of diesel may be inade-
quate at low outside temperatures due to
paraffin separation.
Service products and capacities
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Malfunctions resulting from paraffin sep-
aration can only be rectified by heating the
entire fuel system. Park the vehicle in a
heated garage, for example.
To prevent operating problems, diesel with
better flow qualities is available during the
winter months. You can obtain information at
the gas station or from your fuel supplier.
Your vehicle is equipped with a fuel preheat-
ing system. This improves the flow properties
of the diesel by approximately 46 ‡ (8 †).
ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL can be used
without risk of malfunction down to an out-
side temperature of approximately 14 ‡
(Ò10 †).
Fuel additives
! Do not add gasoline or kerosene to diesel
fuel to improve its flow characteristics.
Gasoline or kerosene impairs the lubricat-
ing properties of the diesel fuel. This can
result in damage to the fuel injection sys-
tem, for example.
Information on fuel consumption
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Environmental note
CO (carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
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tists believe to be principally responsible for
global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your
vehicle's CO emissions are directly related to
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fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
efficient use of the fuel by the engine
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driving style
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other non-technical factors, such as envi-
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ronmental influences, road conditions or
traffic flow
You can minimize your vehicle's CO
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly.
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Only for certain countries: the respective
current consumption and emission values
of your vehicle can be found in the COC
papers (EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORM-
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