BMW M5 F10 M Power owners manual page 174

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Seite 174 Mobility Fuel Fuel Gasoline quality Vehicle equipment BMW recommends AKI 93. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Minimum fuel grade described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ BMW recommends AKI 91. ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional Minimum fuel grade equipment or country variant. This also applies Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐ for safety-related functions and systems. mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐ formance.◀ If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐ Fuel recommendation ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures. Gasoline This has no effect on the engine life. For the best fuel economy, the gasoline should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content. Fuel quality Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐ The use of poor-quality fuels may result taining metal must not be used. in harmful engine deposits or damage. Addi‐ tionally, problems relating to drivability, start‐ Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with‐ ing and stalling, especially under certain envi‐ out metallic additives. ronmental conditions such as high ambient Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso‐ temperature and high altitude, may occur. line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐ iron, or permanent damage to the catalytic ommend switching to a high quality gasoline converter and other components.◀ brand and a higher octane grade Ѯ AKI num‐ Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of ber Ѯ for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful en‐ 10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.gine deposits, it is highly recommended to purchase gasoline from BP or Top Tier retail‐ Ethanol should satisfy the following quality ers. standards: Failure to comply with these recommendations US: ASTM 4806ѭxx may result in the need for unscheduled main‐ CAN: CGSB-3.511ѭxx tenance.◀ xx: comply with the current standard in each case. Do not refuel with ethanol E85 Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an ethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as this would damage the engine and fuel supply system.◀ 174 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 953 - VI/13

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