Fuel And Refuelling - Ford Falcon (FG) 2010 Manual

FUEL
WARNINGS
Do not operate the engine at high
idle speeds for extended periods
(5 minutes or more).
Do not allow the fuel tank to
become empty.
Avoid unnecessarily long engine
cranking.
Do not operate the vehicle if there
are signs of engine misfire or
noticeable loss of performance.
Do not switch off the ignition while
driving.
Do not modify or tamper with the
engine or emission control
system.
Do not push-start the vehicle with
the engine at operating
temperature (use jumper leads and a
booster battery instead).
Do not park, idle or drive your
vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, which can start a fire.
When refuelling, always switch
off the engine and never allow
sparks or open flames near the filler
neck. Never smoke whilst refuelling.
Switch off mobile phones. Fuel vapour
is extremely hazardous under certain
conditions. Care should be taken to
avoid inhaling excess fumes.

Fuel and refuelling

Petrol vehicles
Fuel tank capacity
The fuel tank capacity for all petrol
sedans is 68 litres.
Fuel octane requirements
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tank, do not start the engine (even if only
a small amount of the fuel was added).
The fuel will cause permanent damage
to the catalytic converter. Contact
your nearest Authorised Ford Dealer
immediately for advice.
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All petrol vehicles except Turbo
can use unleaded petrol with a
minimum octane rating of
91 (RON). Premium unleaded
petrol with a minimum octane rating
of 95 (RON) is recommended
for enhanced performance, fuel
economy and trailer towing.
For Turbo vehicles, premium
unleaded petrol with a minimum
octane rating of 95 (RON) is
recommended. For optimum
performance, premium unleaded
petrol with a minimum octane rating
of 98 (RON) is recommended. Turbo
vehicles can use unleaded petrol
with a minimum octane rating of 91
(RON), however some minor loss of
performance and economy will be
noticed.
CAUTION
If you should inadvertently add
lead replacement fuel to the fuel