Fuel selection
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Recom-
mended
fuel
Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded
petrol octane num-
ber (EN228)
1600 models, 1800 models
95 RON or higher
2000 models without turbo-
charger
90 RON or higher
2000 models with turbo-
charger
98 RON or higher
Diesel-powered vehicles
Cetane number (EN590)
51 or higher
For the petrol-powered vehicles with turbocharger,
your
engine is designed to provide satisfactory per-
formance by using unleaded petrol octane number
98 RON or higher. In order to maintain engine per-
formance and exhaust system durability, use unlea-
ded petrol octane number 98 RON or higher.
CAUTION
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For
petrol-powered vehicles, the use of lea-
ded fuel can result in serious damage to
the engine and catalytic converter. Do not
use leaded fuel.
CAUTION
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Diesel-powered vehicles are designed to
use only diesel fuel that meets the EN590
standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel (bio
diesel, methylester, etc.) would adversely
affect the engine’s performance and dura-
bility.
NOTE
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Due
to the separation of paraffin, the fluidity
of the fuel decreases considerably as the tem-
perature falls.
Because of this fact there are two kinds of
fuel: “summer” and “winter”.
This must be considered in winter use.
Select either of the two kinds of fuel in ac-
cordance with ambient temperature.
Above -5 °C: “Summer” diesel
Below -5 °C: “Winter” diesel
When travelling abroad, find out in advance
about the fuels served in local service stations.
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Petrol-powered vehicles of 1600 and 1800
models have the knock control system so
that you can use unleaded petrol 90 RON as
an emergency measure in case unleaded pet-
rol 95 RON or higher is not available on jour-
ney, etc. In such a case, you don’t need to ad-
just the engine specially.
In case of using unleaded petrol 90 RON, the
engine performance level is reduced.
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The
petrol-powered vehicles with turbocharg-
er have the knock control system so that you
can use unleaded petrol 95 RON as an emer-
gency measure in case unleaded petrol
98 RON or higher is not available on jour-
ney, etc. In such a case, you don’t need to ad-
just the engine specially.
In case of using unleaded petrol 95 RON, the
engine performance level is reduced.
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Repeatedly driving short distances at low
speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuel
system and engine, resulting in poor starting
and poor acceleration. If these problems oc-
cur, you are advised to add a detergent addi-
tive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehi-
cle. The additive will remove the deposits,
thereby returning the engine to a normal con-
dition. Be sure to use a genuine
MITSUBISHI FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER.
Using an unsuitable additive could make the
engine malfunction. For details, please con-
tact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
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Poor quality petrol can cause problems such
as difficult starting, stalling, engine noise
and hesitation. If you experience these prob-
lems, try another brand and/or grade of petrol.
If the check engine warning lamp flashes,
have the system checked as soon as possible
at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
E10 type petrol
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The petrol engines are compatible with the E10
type
petrol (containing 10 % ethanol) conforming
to European standards EN 228.
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