Additives - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Service products and filling capacities
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Additives

! Do not refuel with low-grade fuel and do
not use fuel additives that are not tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Damage to or malfunctions of the fuel
system may otherwise occur.
One of the main problems of poor fuel quality
is the forming of deposits that are created
during the gasoline combustion process.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
branded fuels that have additives.
If you use fuels without these additives over
a longer period of time, carbon deposits may
build up. These deposits form at the inlet
valves and in the combustion chamber in
particular.
This could lead to engine problems, e.g.:
longer engine warm-up phase
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uneven idle
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engine noise
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misfiring
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loss of power
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Carbon deposits may form if the availability
of gasoline with relevant additives is
insufficient (in certain regions). In this case,
Mercedes-Benz recommends additives
approved for use in Mercedes-Benz vehicles;
see http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
For a list of approved products, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Comply
with the instructions for use on the product
label.
Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. This
causes unnecessary costs and could damage
the engine.
Notes on fuel consumption
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Environmental note
CO (carbon dioxide) is the gas which
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scientists believe to be principally responsible
for global warming (the greenhouse effect).
Your vehicle's CO
related to fuel consumption and therefore
depend on:
emissions are directly
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efficient use of the fuel by the engine
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driving style
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other non-technical factors, such as
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environmental influences, road conditions
or traffic flow
You can minimize your vehicle's CO
emissions by driving carefully and having it
serviced regularly.
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
at very low outside temperatures
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in city traffic
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on short journeys
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in mountainous terrain
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when towing a trailer
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Engine oil
General notes
! Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specification other than is necessary to
fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do
not change the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer replacement
intervals than those prescribed. You could
otherwise cause engine damage or damage
to the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil change.
Otherwise, you may damage the engine and
the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
The engine oils are matched to the
performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and
service intervals. For this reason, only use
engine oils and oil filters that are approved for
vehicles with a service system.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or go to the Internet site
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com (USA
only).
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
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