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08 Starting and driving
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Alcohols-ethanol
IMPORTANT
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Fuel that contains up to
10 percent by volume ethanol is per-
mitted.
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EN 228 E10 petrol (max
10 percent by volume ethanol) is
approved for use.
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Ethanol higher than E10 (max
10 percent by volume ethanol) is not
permitted. T.ex. E85 is not permitted.
Related information
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Economical driving (p. 300)
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Fuel - handling (p. 296)
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Filling up with fuel (p. 295)
Fuel - diesel
Diesel is used as fuel.
Only use diesel fuel from well-known produc-
ers. Never use fuel of dubious quality. Diesel
fuel should fulfil the EN 590 or JIS K2204
standard. Diesel engines are sensitive to con-
taminants in the fuel, such as metals and a
high volume of sulphur for example.
At low temperatures (-6 °C to -40 °C), a par-
affin precipitate may form in the diesel fuel,
which may lead to ignition problems. Special
diesel fuel designed for low temperatures
around freezing point is available from the
major oil companies. This fuel is less viscous
at low temperatures and reduces the risk of
paraffin precipitate.
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 deter-
gent and water.
IMPORTANT
Diesel fuel must:
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fulfil the EN 590 and/or SS 155435
standards
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have a sulphur content not exceeding
10 mg/kg
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have a maximum of 7 vol % FAME
(Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
IMPORTANT
Diesel type fuels that must not be used:
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Special additives
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Marine diesel fuel
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Heating oil
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FAME
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(Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) 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.
Empty tank
The design of the fuel system in a diesel
engine means that if the vehicle runs out of
fuel, the tank may need to be vented in the
workshop in order to restart the engine after
fuelling.
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Diesel fuel may contain a certain amount of FAME, but further amounts must not be added.
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