Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 481

Diesel
It is important to use the correct fuel during
refuelling. Diesel is available in different quali-
ties adapted to different conditions.
Only use diesel fuel from well-known produc-
ers. Never use fuel of dubious quality. Diesel
fuel must fulfil the EN 590 or SS 155435
standard. Diesel engines are sensitive to con-
taminants in the fuel, such as excessively high
volumes of sulphur and metals.
Identifier
Decal on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
The identifier in accordance with the CEN
standard EN16942 is located on the inside of
the fuel filler flap, and will be on corresponding
fuel pumps and their nozzles at filling stations
throughout Europe by 12 October 2018 at the
latest.
19 Fatty Acid Methyl Ester
20 Diesel fuel with maximum 7 vol % FAME (B7) is permitted.
This is the identifier that applies for current
standard fuel in Europe. Diesel with the fol-
lowing identifiers may be used in cars with
diesel engine:
B7 is diesel with maximum
7 volume % fatty acid methyl
ester (FAME).
At low temperatures (lower than 0 °C (32 °F))
a paraffin precipitate may form in the diesel
fuel, which may lead to starting problems. The
fuel qualities that are sold must be adapted for
season and climate zone, but for extreme
weather conditions, old fuel or moving
between climate zones, paraffin precipitate
may occur.
The risk of condensation in the fuel tank is
reduced if the tank is kept well filled.
When refuelling, check that the area around
the fuel filler pipe is clean. Avoid spilling fuel
onto the paintwork. Wash off any spillage with
detergent and water.
STARTING AND DRIVING
IMPORTANT
Diesel fuel must:
fulfil the EN 590 and/or SS 155435
•
standards
have a sulphur content not exceeding
•
10 mg/kg
have a maximum of 7 vol % FAME
•
(B7).
IMPORTANT
Diesel type fuels that must not be used:
Special additives
•
Marine diesel fuel
•
Heating oil
•
20
FAME and vegetable oil.
•
These fuels do not fulfil the requirements in
accordance with Volvo recommendations
and generate increased wear and engine
damage that is not covered by the Volvo
warranty.
Related information
Handling of fuel (p. 476)
•
Filling fuel (p. 475)
•
Empty tank and diesel engine (p. 480)
•
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