BMW X5 X6 F15 F16 owners manual page 270

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Seite 270 Mobility Fuel Fuel The engine is knock controlled. Therefore, you Vehicle equipment can refuel with different gasoline qualities. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Recommended fuel quality offered for this model series.Therefore, it also BMW recommends AKI 91. describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected Minimum fuel grade special equipment or the country version. This BMW recommends AKI 89. also applies to safety-related functions and systems. Minimum fuel grade Do not fill up with fuel below the speciѪ fied minimum quality; otherwise, the engine Fuel quality may not run properly.◀ If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI RatѪ Gasoline ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds For the best fuel economy, the gasoline should when starting at high outside temperatures. be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content. This has no effect on the engine life. Do not use fuels that are labeled at the fuel Minimum fuel grade pump as containing metals. The use of poor-quality fuels may result Only refuel with lead-free gasoline withѪ in harmful engine deposits or damage. AddiѪ out metal additives tionally, problems relating to drivability, startѪ Do not refuel with leaded gasoline or gasoline ing and stalling, especially under certain enviѪ with metal additives, e. g., manganese or iron; ronmental conditions such as high ambient otherwise, the catalytic converter and other temperature and high altitude, may occur. components will be permanently damaged.◀ If drivability problems are encountered, we recѪ Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of ommend switching to a high quality gasoline 10 %, i.e., E10, may be used for refueling.brand and a higher octane grade Ѯ AKI numѪ ber Ѯ for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful enѪ The ethanol should fulfill the following quality gine deposits, it is highly recommended to standards: purchase gasoline from BP or Top Tier retailѪ US: ASTM 4806ѭxx ers. CAN: CGSB-3.511ѭxx Failure to comply with these recommendations xx: always adhere to the currently applicable may result in the need for unscheduled mainѪ standard. tenance.◀ Do not refuel with ethanol E85 Diesel Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an ethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel this would damage the engine and fuel supply system.◀ The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel with a low sulfur content: 270 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 918 440 - III/13

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