Ford Transit VM 430, Handbook

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Long-term storage
Most diesel fuels contain bio-diesel, it is
recommended to fill the tank with purely
mineral diesel (where available) or add an
anti-oxidant prior to long-term storage
of your vehicle exceeding two months.
Your dealer can help you with a suitable
anti-oxidant.
Diesel - Winter driving
Diesel fuel purchased in the city and
coastal regions often has different cold
temperature properties than diesel sold
in Alpine regions. Wax may form in the
vehicle’s fuel lines if the vehicle is left
outside overnight or for a number of
hours in below zero temperatures.
This means that the vehicle will not start
or run correctly until the wax has melted.
To avoid this problem, if a prolonged or
overnight stay is planned in an alpine
region then it is strongly recommended
that the vehicle carry enough fuel to get
to the Alpine region and is then refuelled
locally so that at least 50% of the fuel
volume is Alpine mix diesel.
At the time of publication, Alpine mix
diesel is available at the following BP
service stations:
Victoria
Bright, Corryong and Mansfield
NSW
Jindabyne, Thredbo, Tumut, Talbingo,
Adaminaby and Cooma.
Please confirm current availability at the
time of your trip.
Fuel and refuelling
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS
Stop refuelling after the fuel nozzle
stops the second time. Additional
fuel will fill the expansion space in the fuel
tank which could lead to fuel overflowing.
Fuel spillage could be hazardous to other
road users.
Do not use any kind of flames
or heat near the fuel system. The
fuel system is under pressure. There is a
risk of injury if the fuel system is leaking.
FUEL QUALITY - DIESEL
Note: We recommend that you use
only high quality fuel without additives or
other engine treatments.
WARNING
Do not mix diesel with oil, petrol
or other liquids. This could cause a
chemical reaction.
CAUTION
Do not add kerosene, paraffin
or petrol to diesel. This could
cause damage to the fuel system.
Use diesel that meets the specification
defined by EN 590, or the relevant
national specification.
Note:
We recommend that you use only
high quality fuel.
Note: The use of additives or other
engine treatments not approved by Ford
is not recommended.
Note:
We do not recommend the
prolonged use of additives intended to
prevent fuel waxing.