Operation Manual

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Fuel consumption,
fuel, refuelling
Fuel consumption
Optional equipment (e.g. wide tyres, air
conditioning system, towing equipment)
increases the kerbweight and, in some
cases, also the permissible Gross Vehicle
Weight.
This in turn increases fuel consumption and
reduces the m aximum speed of the vehicle.
When the vehicle is new, there is increased
friction between the engine and
tra nsmission components lasting for
several thousand miles / kilometres. This
also incre ase s fue l consumption.
Fuel for petrol engines
Commercially available high-quality fuels
are suitable (see page 200). Fuel quality
has a decisive influence on the power
output, driveability and life of the engine.
The additives contained in the fuel play an
important role in this reg ard. You should
therefore use only high-quality fuels
containing additives.
Petrol with too low an octane number can
cause pinking. Vauxhall cannot be held
liable for resulting damage.
Petrol with a higher octane number can
always be used.
A dispensing pump for leaded fuel cannot
be inserted in the fuel tank of a vehicle that
must be operated on unleaded fuel only.
Use of petrol with an octane rating of 95
will ensure economical driving.
Fuel consump tion ......... .... ..... .... .... ..... 127
Fuel for petrol engines .............. .... ..... 127
Fuel for diesel engines........................ 128
Refuelling ........................... ..... .... .... ..... 128