Fuel For Petrol Engines; Fuel For Diesel Engines - Chevrolet 2015 Captiva Owner's Manual

9-32 Driving and Operating

Fuel for Petrol Engines

Fuel recommendations
Use only unleaded fuel rated at
RON95.
Fuel quality and additives contained
in fuel have a significant effect on
power output, drive ability, and life
of the engine.
Fuel with too low an octane number
can cause engine knock.
Caution
Use of fuel with an octane
number lower than RON95 may
damage engine. (In some
countries, you may be able to use
unleaded fuel rated at RON91.
For the details, consult an
authorised repairer.)
Use of leaded fuel will damage
exhaust system and invalidate the
warranty.
To prevent accidental use of
leaded fuel, the nozzles for leaded
fuel are larger, and will not fit the
fuel filler neck of your vehicle.
Do not use methanol.
Fuels containing methanol should
not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and damage
components of the fuel system.
Caution
Use of methanol may damage the
fuel system. Such misuse is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Operation in foreign countries If
you are going to drive your
vehicle in another country:
Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
Confirm that suitable fuel is
available.

Fuel for Diesel Engines

Diesel engine must be operated
only on commercially available
diesel fuel meeting the
specifications of DIN EN 590. Do
not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils or entirely or partially
plant-based diesel fuels, such as
rape seed oil or bio-diesel,
Aquazole and similar diesel-water
emulsions.
The flow and filterability of diesel
fuel are temperature-dependent.
Diesel fuels with improved
low-temperature properties are
therefore available on the market
during the winter months. Make sure
that you fill the tank with winter fuel
before the start of the cold weather
season.