Fame Fuels - Mercedes-Benz OM 904 LA Operating Instructions Manual

FAME fuels

The 900 series engines are suitable for op-
eration with FAME fuel (bio-diesel fuel)
complying with EN 14214.
The following effects arise from operation
with FAME fuel:
slight increase in fuel consumption
slightly reduced engine power output
increased white smoke development
after a cold engine start
Before operation with any FAME fuel, a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre must be
consulted to clarify the precise proce-
dures for use (e.g. maintenance intervals).
Observe the following points for operation
with FAME fuel:
!
The fuel filter and engine oil filter
must be replaced approximately
200 operating hours following con-
version to FAME fuel.
The oil and fuel filter must be re-
placed with every engine oil
change.
FAME fuels reduce the service life
of a conventional fuel filter.
The engine oil change and filter re-
placement intervals are significant-
ly reduced. The engine oil change
and filter replacement must be car-
ried out at least once a year.
Operation
Service products
!
Only use FAME fuels complying
with EN 14214. Special additives
are not permitted. The use of fuels
that do not comply with the
EN 14214 standard or the addition
of special additives may lead to
malfunctions or damage to the en-
gine.
FAME fuels attack painted surfaces.
Immediately rinse off the FAME fuel
with water before it has time to re-
act with the paintwork. Use only en-
gine oils complying with
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Service Products sheet number
228.5 or 228.3.
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