Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 289

* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, engine and
exhaust system.
Only refuel with the recommended fuel.
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* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, engine and
exhaust system.
Never refuel with the following:
Diesel
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Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by
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volume, e.g. E15, E20, E85, E100
Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by
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volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
Gasoline with additives containing metal
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Do not mix such fuels with the fuel rec-
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ommended for your vehicle.
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To ensure the longevity and performance of
the engine, only unleaded regular gasoline may
be used.
Note that the higher quality premium grade
gasoline can be refueled at any time.
If you are using drums or canisters to refuel the
vehicle, you should filter the fuel before filling. This
will prevent malfunctions in the fuel system due to
contaminated fuel.
Usually you will find information about the fuel
grade on the fuel pump. If there is no identification
on the fuel pump, consult a gas station attendant.
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For further information, contact a qualified
specialist workshop or visit http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
▌Notes on additives in gasoline
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 285).
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* NOTE Damage from use of unsuitable
additives
Even small amounts of the wrong additive may
lead to malfunctions.
Only add cleaning additives recommen-
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ded by Mercedes-Benzto the fuel.
Mercedes-Benz recommends using brand-name
fuels with additives.
In some countries, the available fuel may not con-
tain sufficient amounts of additives. Deposits could
build up in the fuel injection system as a result.
In this case, in consultation with an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel should be mixed
with the cleaning additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz.
You must observe the notes and mixing ratios indi-
cated on the container.
▌Notes on fuel quality for vehicles with diesel
engines
General notes
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( / page 285).
& WARNING Risk of fire from fuel mixture
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
point of the fuel mixture is lower than that of
pure diesel fuel.
Never refuel using gasoline in diesel
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engines.
Never mix gasoline with diesel fuel.
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* NOTE Damage due to incorrect fuel
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the engine
and the emission control system.
Never refuel with the following:
Gasoline
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Marine diesel
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Heating oil
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Pure fatty acid methyl ester (bio-diesel) or
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vegetable oil
Paraffin or kerosene
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Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
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do not use any additive.
If you have accidentally refueled with the
wrong fuel, observe the following:
Do not switch the ignition on.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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* NOTE Malfunctions due to contaminated
fuel
Fuel contamination can lead to malfunctions in
the fuel system.
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