manual Rover 45 owners manual page 83

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Fuel System Fuel System Diesel engines TYPE OF FUEL Petrol engines Diesel fuel specification: Good quality diesel fuel to EN 590 Petrol fuel specification: 95 RON unleaded petrol to EN 228 specification. specification. The quality of diesel fuel can vary in different countries and only The RON value (octane rating) and type of petroleum (unleaded clean, good quality fuel should be used. It is important that the or leaded) available at garage forecourts, will vary in different parts sulphur content of diesel fuel does not exceed 0.3%. In Europe, all 2 of the world. For example, in most European countries 95 RON supplies should be within this limit, but in other parts of the world, unleaded fuel is readily available, but in other parts of the world you should check with your supplier. fuel supplies may be limited to leaded or lower octane fuels only. Ensure that the fuel filter element is changed at the recommended Before a new car is delivered to the first owner, the engine is tuned service intervals. 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 SAFETY ON THE FORECOURT a different country, or is used to travel between different territories, you should be aware that the available fuel supplies may Petroleum gases are highly inflammable and, in confined not be compatible with the engine specification. If in doubt, spaces, are also extremely explosive. consult an MG Rover dealer for advice. The RON value quoted above is a MINIMUM requirement for Always take care when refuelling: the United Kingdom and most European markets and can be safely • Switch off the engine. exceeded. • Do not smoke or use a naked flame. IN AN EMERGENCY (and only if the correct fuel is • Do not use a mobile phone. unavailable), lower octane rated fuel can be used for very limited • Avoid spilling fuel. periods of moderate, low speed motoring, provided engine • Do not overfill the tank. ‘knocking’ does not occur. 83

owners manual Rover 45

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