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Fuel System
Fuel System
TYPE OF FUEL
Petrol engines
Petrol fuel specification:
95 RON unleaded petrol to EN 228
specification.
The RON value (octane rating) and type of petroleum (unleaded
or leaded) available at garage forecourts, will vary in different parts
of the world. For example, in most European countries 95 RON
unleaded fuel is readily available, but in other parts of the world
fuel supplies may be limited to leaded or lower octane fuels only.
Before a new car is delivered to the first owner, the engine is tuned
to suit the fuel supplies commonly available in the market in which
the car is to be purchased. However, if the car is later exported to
a different country, or is used to travel between different
territories, you should be aware that the available fuel supplies may
not be compatible with the engine specification. If in doubt,
consult an MG Rover dealer for advice.
The RON value quoted above is a MINIMUM requirement for
the United Kingdom and most European markets and can be safely
exceeded. For optimum engine performance, 98 RON unleaded
petrol should be used.
IN AN EMERGENCY (and only if the correct fuel is
unavailable), lower octane rated fuel can be used for very limited
periods of moderate, low speed motoring, provided engine
‘knocking’ does not occur.
Diesel engines
Diesel fuel specification:
Good quality diesel fuel to EN 590
specification.
The quality of diesel fuel can vary in different countries and only
clean, good quality fuel should be used. It is important that the
sulphur content of diesel fuel does not exceed 0.3%. In Europe, all
supplies should be within this limit, but in other parts of the world,
you should check with your supplier.
SAFETY ON THE FORECOURT
Petroleum gases are highly inflammable and, in confined
spaces, are also extremely explosive.
Always take care when refuelling:
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Switch off the engine.
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Do not smoke or use a naked flame.
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Do not use a mobile phone.
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Avoid spilling fuel.
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Do not overfill the tank.
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