STARTING AND DRIVING
434
Diesel
Diesel is a type of engine fuel that is intended for
cars with a diesel engine.
Only use diesel fuel from well-known producers.
Never use fuel of dubious quality. Diesel fuel
must fulfil the EN 590 or SS 155435 standard.
Diesel engines are sensitive to contaminants in
the fuel, such as excessively high volumes of sul-
phur and metals.
At low temperatures (lower than 0 °C (32 °F)) a
paraffin precipitate may form in the diesel fuel,
which may lead to starting problems. The fuel
qualities that are sold must be adapted for sea-
son and climate zone, but for extreme weather
conditions, old fuel or moving between climate
zones, paraffin precipitate may occur.
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 detergent
and water.
IMPORTANT
Diesel fuel must:
•
fulfil the EN 590 and/or SS 155435
standards
•
have a sulphur content not exceeding
10 mg/kg
•
have a maximum of 7 vol % FAME
8
(B7).
IMPORTANT
Diesel type fuels that must not be used:
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Special additives
•
Marine diesel fuel
•
Heating oil
•
FAME
9
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.
Related information
•
Handling of fuel (p. 432)
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Filling fuel (p. 431)
•
Empty tank and diesel engine (p. 435)
•
Diesel particulate filter (p. 435)
•
Emission control with AdBlue® (p. 436)
•
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
(p. 626)
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Fatty Acid Methyl Ester
9
Diesel fuel with maximum 7 vol % FAME (B7) is permitted.
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