Fuel Recommendation; Diesel/Gasoline Engine; Do Not Use Methanol; Operation In Foreign Countries - SSANGYONG MUSSO Owner's Manual

2–2 STARTING AND OPERATING

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Commercially available high-quality fuels are
suitable. Fuel quality has a decisive influence
on the power output, driveability and life of
the engine. The additives contained in the
fuel play an important role in this connec-
tion. You should therefore use only high-
quality fuels.
Diesel Engine
Use diesel fuel at 50 cetane rating or higher.
Gasoline Engine
Fuel with too low an octane number can
cause pre-ignition (detonation). Ssangyong
can not be held liable for resultant damage.
CAUTION
For correct octane rating setting and
other use of gasoline (ex. Leaded),
consult your Ssangyong Dealer.
CAUTION
Engine and exhaust system will be
damaged.
• Do not use leaded fuel to the ve-
hicle for unleaded fuel.
• Use the fuel with specified or
higher Research Octane Number
recommended for your country by
Ssangyong.
It is not covered by warranty.

Do not Use Methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol)
should not be used in your Musso. This type
of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and
damage components of the fuel system.
NOTE
The warranty policy will not cover
damage of the fuel system and any
performance problems that are
caused by the use of methanol or
fuel containing methanol.

Operation in Foreign Countries

If you are going to drive your Musso in an-
other country, be sure to :
• Observe all regulations regarding regis-
tration and insurance.
• Check that a suitable fuel is available.
Vehicle Fueling from Drums or
Storage Containers
For safety reasons (particularly when us-
ing noncommercial fueling systems) fuel
containers, pumps and hoses must be prop-
erly earthed.
Static electricity build up can occur under
certain atmospheric and fuel flow conditions
if unearthed hoses, particularly plastic, are
fitted to the fuel dispensing pump.
It is therefore recommended that earthed
pumps with integrally earthed hoses be
used, and that storage containers be prop-
erly earthed during all noncommercial fuel-
ing operations.