Vauxhall 2011 Astra, Owner'S Manual

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Fuel
Fuel for petrol engines
Only use unleaded fuel that complies
with DIN EN 228
1)
.
Equivalent standardised fuels with an
ethanol content of max. 10 % by
volume may be used. In this case only
use fuel that complies with
DIN 51625.
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating
3
214. Use of fuel with
too low an octane rating can reduce
engine power and torque and slightly
increases fuel consumption.
Caution
Use of fuel with too low an octane
rating could lead to uncontrolled
combustion and engine damage.
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with DIN EN 590 2) . The fuel must
have low sulphur content (max.
10 ppm). Equivalent standardised
fuels with a biodiesel (= FAME
according to EN14214) content of
max. 7% by volume (like DIN 51628
or equivalent standards) may be
used.
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. Diesel fuels
must not be diluted with fuels for
petrol engines.
Refuelling
9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off engine
and any external heaters with
combustion chambers. Switch off
any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
1)
Russia only: Usage of fuel with quality, not complying to the Technical Regulations in effect (Decree № 118 of 27.02.2008
with amendments of 30.12.2008 № 1076) can lead to engine damage and loss of all warranty obligations.
2)
Russia only: Usage of fuel with quality, not complying to the Technical Regulations in effect (Decree № 118 of 27.02.2008
with amendments of 30.12.2008 № 1076) can lead to engine damage and loss of all warranty obligations.