Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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The fuel filter and engine oil filter
must be replaced 600 miles (ap-
proximately 1,000 km) after switch-
ing to bio-diesel fuel.
The fuel filter and engine oil filter
must be replaced with every oil
change.
Bio-diesel fuel shortens the service
life of conventional fuel filters.
DaimlerChrysler therefore recom-
mends fitting a special fuel prefilter.
Further information is available
from your Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
When switching to bio-diesel fuel
the "Service Products" menu of the
driver information system is set to
FAME ( page 198).
The intervals for oil changes and re-
placing the engine oil filter are
shorter.
Only use bio-diesel fuel in accord-
ance with DIN EN 14214. Special
additives are not permitted. Fuels
which do not comply with
DIN E 14214 or which have had
special additives added could cause
malfunctions or even engine dam-
age.
Bio-diesel fuel corrodes painted
surfaces. For this reason, they must
not be allowed to come into contact
with paintwork. Rinse off immedi-
ately with water. Only use engine
oils complying with Sheet
No. 228.5 or 228.3 of the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Service Products.
If the vehicle is not used for long pe-
riods of time, bio-diesel fuel could
adhere to components of the fuel
system. If the engine is not used for
longer periods of time, use up the
bio-diesel fuel and run the vehicle
for a short time on conventional die-
sel fuel and leave it in the fuel sys-
tem. The use of bio-diesel fuels is
not recommended for vehicles
which spend long periods out of use
(e.g. fire engines).
Observe the manufacturer's operat-
ing instructions on how to run the
auxiliary heating on bio-diesel fuel.