Fuel; Fuel For Petrol Engines; Fuel For Diesel Engines - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

Fuel

Fuel for petrol engines

Only use unleaded fuel that complies
with EN 228.
Usage of fuel with quality, not
complying to the Technical
Regulations in effect (Decree № 118
of 27.02.2008 with amendments of
30.12.2008 № 1076) can lead to
engine damage and loss of all
warranty obligations.
Equivalent standardised fuels with an
ethanol content of max. 10 % by
volume may be used. In this case only
use fuel that complies with
E DIN 51626-1.
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating 3 225. Use of fuel with
too low an octane rating can reduce
engine power and torque and slightly
increases fuel consumption.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to
EN 228 or similar can lead to
deposits or engine damage and
loss of warranty.
Caution
Use of fuel with too low an octane
rating could lead to uncontrolled
combustion and engine damage.

Fuel for diesel engines

Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590.
Usage of fuel with quality, not
complying to the Technical
Regulations in effect (Decree № 118
of 27.02.2008 with amendments of
30.12.2008 № 1076) can lead to
engine damage and loss of all
warranty obligations.
In countries outside the European
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with
a sulfur concentration below 50 ppm.
Driving and operating
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to
EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and loss of
warranty.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Refuelling
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