08 Starting and driving
Fuel - petrol
Petrol is used as fuel.
Alcohols-ethanol
IMPORTANT
Fuel - diesel
Diesel is used as fuel.
Only use petrol from well-known producers.
Never use fuel of dubious quality. The petrol
must fulfil the EN 228 standard.
Only use diesel fuel from well-known produc-
ers. Never use fuel of dubious quality. Diesel
fuel must fulfil the EN 590, SS 155435 or
JIS K 2204 standard. Diesel engines are sen-
sitive to contaminants in the fuel such as met-
als and a high volume of sulphur.
Fuel that contains up to
10 percent by volume ethanol is per-
mitted.
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95 RON can be used for normal driving.
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EN 228 E10 petrol (max
10 percent by volume ethanol) is
approved for use.
98 RON is recommended for optimum
performance and minimum fuel consump-
tion.
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At low temperatures (lower than 0 °C) a paraf-
fin precipitate may form in the diesel fuel,
which may lead to ignition problems. The fuel
qualities that are sold must be adapted for
season and climate zone, but in the event of
extreme weather conditions, old fuel or mov-
ing between climate zones, paraffin precipi-
tate may occur.
Ethanol higher than E10 (max
10 percent by volume ethanol) is not
permitted. T.ex. E85 is not permitted.
When driving in temperatures above +38 °C,
fuel with the highest possible octane rating is
recommended for optimum performance and
fuel economy.
Related information
Fuel - handling (p. 305)
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IMPORTANT
Economical driving (p. 310)
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Use only unleaded petrol to avoid
damaging the catalytic converter.
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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 deter-
gent and water.
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
(p. 416)
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Fuel containing metallic additives must
not be used.
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Fuel tank - volume (p. 414)
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Do not use any additives which have
not been recommended by Volvo.
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