Fuel and refuelling
If you inadvertently fill your vehicle with
petrol instead of diesel, do not attempt
to start the engine. Contact your Dealer/
Authorised Repairer immediately.
METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER
(MTBE)
Unleaded fuel containing an oxygenate known
as MTBE can be used provided that the ratio of
MTBE to conventional fuel does not exceed
15%. MTBE is an Ether based compound
derived from Petroleum, which has been
specified by several refiners as the substance
to enhance the Octane rating of fuel.
Land Rover can accept no responsibility
for any damage caused by running your
vehicle with petrol or vegetable oil in the
fuel tank.
SULPHUR CONTENT
REFORMULATED GASOLINE
If your vehicle is fitted with a Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF) the maximum
Sulphur content must not exceed
0.005%. Using an incorrect fuel will
cause serious damage to the DPF.
Several petroleum companies have announced
the availability of reformulated fuels. These
fuels are specially formulated to further reduce
vehicle emissions. Land Rover fully supports
all efforts to protect and maintain ambient air
quality, and encourages the use of
The Sulphur content of diesel used in Land
Rover vehicles should not exceed 0.3% (3000
parts per million).
reformulated gasoline where available.
In some countries diesel will contain higher
levels of Sulphur, which will require reduced
service intervals to reduce the effects on
engine components. If in doubt contact a local
Dealer/Authorised Repairer for advice.
DIESEL ENGINED VEHICLES
Do not use RME (bio-diesel) except in
the case of those proprietary diesel
fuels which contain a mix of up to 7%.
Land Rover vehicles can accept no
responsibility for damage caused by
using RME in concentrations greater
than 7%.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel.
Use only high quality diesel fuel according to
EN590 or equivalent.
If the vehicle does run out of fuel, a minimum
of 4 litres (0.9 gallons) will be required to
restart the engine. The vehicle will need to be
driven 1.6-5 km (1-3 miles) in order to reset
the engine management and monitoring
systems.
The quality of diesel fuel is variable, depending
on geographic location. Always use premium
or the highest quality fuel available in your
locality. High quality fuel ensures a longer life
for your engine components. Lower grade fuel
contains higher levels of sulphur, which is
detrimental to engine components. If low
quality fuel is used, light coloured smoke may
be evident at the exhaust.
Note: If the vehicle does run out of fuel,
seeking qualified assistance is advisable.
Prolonged use of additives is not
recommended. Do not add paraffin or petrol to
diesel fuels.
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