Travelling Abroad - PEUGEOT 508 Handbook

Compatibility of
fuels
Fuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are compatible with
bio-fuels that conform to current and future
European standards and can be obtained from
filling stations.
Petrol that meets the EN228 standard,
mixed with a bio-fuel meeting the
EN15376 standard.
The only petrol additives authorised for
use are those that meet the B715001
standard.
Fuel used for Diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels that conform to current and future
European standards and can be obtained from
filling stations.
Diesel fuel that meets standard
EN590 mixed with a biofuel that meets
standard EN14214 (possibly containing
up to 7% Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
Diesel fuel that meets standard
EN16734 mixed with a biofuel that
meets standard EN14214 (possibly
containing up to 10% Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester).
Paraffinic Diesel fuel that meets
standard EN15940 mixed with a biofuel
that meets standard EN14214 (possibly
containing up to 7% Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester).
The use of B20 or B30 fuel meeting
standard EN16709 is possible in your
Diesel engine. However, this use, even
occasional, requires strict application
of the special servicing conditions
referred to as "Arduous conditions".
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)
fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure
or diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly
prohibited (risk of damage to the engine
and fuel system).
Practical information
The only Diesel additives authorised for
use are those that meet the B715000
standard.
Diesel fuel at low temperature
In temperatures below 0°C (+32°F), the
formation of paraffins in the summer diesel
fuels may result in abnormal operation of the
fuel supply system. To avoid this, the use of
winter diesel fuels is recommended, keeping
the tank topped up to more than 50% of its
capacity.
If in spite of this you experience difficulties
starting the engine in temperatures below -15°C
(+5°F), simply leave the vehicle in a garage or a
heated workshop for a while.

Travelling abroad

Certain fuels could damage the
engine of your vehicle. In certain
countries, the use of a particular fuel
may be required (specific octane
rating, specific sales name...) to
ensure correct operation of the
engine.
For any additional information, contact
your dealer.
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