Skoda Fabia vRS - Shell Fuelsave Diesel-Up to 7% Bio:Problems???

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Thu 26 Aug 2010 13:13
Skoda Fabia vRS - Shell Fuelsave Diesel-Up to 7% Bio:Problems??? - mattbod

Hello, I have read elsewhere that the above has "up to 7%" Bio in it and this worries me as VAG state they only authorise up to 5% blend. My car runs a a 130 VAG PD engine with no Particulate filters or any of that stuff. I have only used the Shell a few times, should I leave alone?

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Thu 26 Aug 2010 13:47
Skoda Fabia vRS - Shell Fuelsave Diesel-Up to 7% Bio:Problems??? - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}

Quote from my Skoda manual:-

(I assume if the blend complies with DINEN590 then it is OK.)

Only use fuel which complies with the standard DINEN590

. Filling the tank even only once, which does not comply with the standard, can result in damage to

the fuel system.

•Water which has collected in the fuel filter can result in engine problems.•

Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biodiesel, therefore this fuel must not be

refuelled and driven. Using this biodiesel can lead to damage to the engine or the

fuel system.

Edited by Glaikit Wee Scunner {P} on 26/08/2010 at 13:48

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Thu 26 Aug 2010 14:13
Skoda Fabia vRS - Shell Fuelsave Diesel-Up to 7% Bio:Problems??? - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}

A reply you will have seen 'elsewhere' confirms that the blend does meet the DIN standard. So no problem apparently.

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Thu 26 Aug 2010 14:14
Skoda Fabia vRS - Shell Fuelsave Diesel-Up to 7% Bio:Problems??? - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}

Site running very slowly ,error message appeared, hence the double post.

Edited by Glaikit Wee Scunner {P} on 26/08/2010 at 14:16

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