Petrol - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

! Only refuel using unleaded petrol with at
least 95 RON/85 MON that conforms to Euro-
pean standard EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or an
equivalent specification.
Fuel with this specification may contain up to
10 % ethanol.
Do not use the following:
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E85 (petrol with 85% ethanol)
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E100 (100% ethanol)
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M15 (petrol with 15% methanol)
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M30 (petrol with 30% methanol)
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M85 (petrol with 85% methanol)
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M100 (100% methanol)
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Petrol with additives containing metal
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Diesel
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Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-
mended for your vehicle. Do not use addi-
tives. This can otherwise lead to engine dam-
age. This does not include cleaning additives
for the removal and prevention of residue
build-up. Petrol must only be mixed with addi-
tives recommended by Mercedes-Benz; see
"Additives". You can obtain further informa-
tion from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
If you are using drums or canisters to refuel
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the vehicle, you should filter the fuel before
adding it.
This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel sys-
tem due to contaminated fuel.
E10 fuel contains an admixture of up to 10%
bioethanol. Your vehicle is E10 compatible. You
can refuel your vehicle with E10 fuel.
If the recommended fuel is not available, you
may, but only as a temporary measure, use
unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 91 RON
and 82.5 MON. This may reduce the engine's
performance and increase fuel consumption.
Avoid driving at full throttle.
You will generally find information about the
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fuel grade on the filling pump. If there is no
identification on the filling pump, consult a
filling station attendant.
For more information about refuelling
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( page 141).
Fuel additives
! Operating the engine with fuel additives
added later can lead to engine failure. Do not
mix fuel additives with fuel. This does not
include additives for the removal and preven-
Service products and capacities
tion of residue build-up. Petrol must only be
mixed with additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Observe the instructions for
use in the product description. More informa-
tion about recommended additives can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
One of the main issues with a poor fuel grade is
that deposits may result from the combustion
process. Mercedes-Benz recommends using
brand-name fuels with additives.
If you use fuels without these additives for a long
period of time, deposits can form. This primarily
forms on the inlet valve and in the combustion
chamber.
This can cause problems to occur with the
engine, e.g.:
a longer engine warm-up phase
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uneven idling
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engine noises
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misfiring
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loss of power
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In regions where petrol with the necessary addi-
tives is not available, deposits can occur. In this
case, Mercedes-Benz recommends using addi-
tives approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, see
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
In some countries, the available fuel grade may
be inadequate. This may result in deposits. In
such cases, the additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz should be added by a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre (part number
A000989254510). You must observe the notes
and mixing ratios indicated on the container.
For a list of approved products, consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Follow the
instructions in the product description.
Do not add other fuel additives to the fuel. This
results in unnecessary costs and can damage
the engine.
Diesel
Fuel grade
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WARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of
pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running,
components in the exhaust system may over-
heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire.
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