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Old 02-03-2007, 11:52 AM
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I'm about to take my manual 530D (latest 231BHP engine) to France and wonder which fuel to use.
I remember from being there last summer there a two grades of diesel available - regular and low (or maybe it was high?) sulphur.
Which is correct (or more correct) for this engine, and what are the pros & cons?
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Low sulphur is the right one, th other is for trucks and tractors.

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Originally Posted by petem77' post='387225' date='Feb 3 2007, 09:52 PM
I'm about to take my manual 530D (latest 231BHP engine) to France and wonder which fuel to use.
I remember from being there last summer there a two grades of diesel available - regular and low (or maybe it was high?) sulphur.
Which is correct (or more correct) for this engine, and what are the pros & cons?
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Originally Posted by petem77' post='387225' date='Feb 3 2007, 08:52 PM
Which is correct
Hmmm... not noticed this.

I just use the dispensers which are integrated into the main pumps.

I thought the lorry fillups were separate...

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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='387326' date='Feb 4 2007, 10:21 AM
I thought the lorry fillups were separate...

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Can confirm that lorry fillups are indeed separate over here in France. There will be no problem for you; the only choice left is between "improved" gasoline fuel such as Total excellium or BP ultimate. Your choice there .... I just can't figure out this i ssue myself for my 520D. My dealer advised that there was no real need for these "improved" fuels... So....
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