Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Premium unleaded gasoline
Warning!
Gasoline additives
!
To maintain the engine’s durability and
performance, premium unleaded gaso-
line must be used. If premium unleaded
is not available and low octane fuel is
used, follow these precautions:
A major concern among engine
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manufacturers is carbon build-up caused
by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends
only the use of quality gasoline containing
additives that prevent the build-up of
carbon deposits.
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
injury. Whenever you are around gasoline,
avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extin-
guish all smoking materials. Never allow
sparks, flame or smoking materials near
gasoline!
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Have the fuel tank only partially
filled with unleaded regular and fill
up with premium unleaded as soon
as possible.
After an extended period of using fuels
without such additives, carbon deposits
can build up especially on the intake valves
and in the combustion area, leading to
engine performance problems such as:
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Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
Do not exceed an engine speed of
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Warm-up hesitation
Unstable idle
Knocking/pinging
Misfire
3000
rpm if the vehicle is loaded
with a light load such as two
persons and no luggage.
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Do not exceed 2/ of maximum
3
accelerator pedal position if the
vehicle is fully loaded or operating
in mountainous terrain.
Power loss
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C280, Mercedes-Benz C350, Mercedes-benz W203 |
Model Year | 2006 |
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